Karl Ford Cbe

Karl Ford CB CBE currently serves as the Director of Defence Planning at NATO, where responsibilities include leading the NATO Defence Planning Process and collaborating with member nations to address capability requirements. Previously, Karl held several significant positions at NATO, including Director of Policy and Capabilities and Deputy Director General for the International Military Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Policy at Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum. Karl's military background includes high-level roles in the British Army, such as Brigadier Army Staff and Chief of Staff of the Army 2020 Programme. Karl's educational credentials feature a Master of Arts in Defence Studies from Cranfield University and various advanced military and leadership courses.