Sarah Kenny Obe

Sarah Kenny is the Chief Executive for BMT. A marine environmental scientist by background, she has worked in marine and maritime science and technology businesses throughout her career. Sarah is Chair of Maritime UK, a board member of Maritime London, and a Trustee Director of the National Oceanography Centre.

Sarah is also a member of the UK Defence Innovation External Advisory Panel member and the Maritime Enterprise Working Group. She is very proud to be an Honorary Captain of the Royal Navy and an Honorary Member of the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors. Passionate about the UK engineering, science and technology skills base sustainment, Sarah commits time to STEM projects in the maritime field.

Sarah was awarded an OBE in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her services to the Maritime Industry and Diversity. In the same year, Sarah was delighted to be awarded an Honorary doctorate from Portsmouth University.