Iain Whyte

Iain Whyte is an experienced professional in defence and leadership, currently serving as the Director of Defence at Kognitiv Spark since October 2019. Previously, Whyte held the position of Principal Associate at Adroit Leadership and Team Development Inc. and acted as the Interim Director for the Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at the University of New Brunswick. A notable former officer in the Royal Navy, Whyte also served as a Special Assistant to the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, providing strategic analysis and advice on various defence-related topics. Further experience includes roles at the UK Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, where Whyte focused on defence training and crisis management. Educational qualifications encompass an MA in Defence Studies from King's College London and multiple degrees from Loughborough University and the University of Evansville.