Experience

Australian High Commission, South Africa

• South Africa
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Property management

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Australian High Commission

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Property Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Present



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Peace Support Training Advisor

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

  “Bob has been the ideal choice in such a charged and sensitive environment. His work is detailed, well researched and been presented in such a manner as to carry the many spoilers against the project without the need for too much pull. Very calm, measured and balanced he has proved to be an excellent negotiator and high grade trainer and is clearly of great utility in this environment. He is to be congratulated on the excellent developmental work he has led on the improvements to the regional staff college peace planning exercise. It really is a top training platform, ground-breaking and innovative with regional, and potentially continental, reach….” Show less

• Directing Staff Mubarak Joint Command and Staff College (Kuwait)

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2013

  • Designs, develops and delivers presentations on a broad range of military and current affairs topics for a post graduate level course.• Leads and facilitates discussions on military doctrine and a wide spectrum of international affairs. • Facilitates, mentors and assesses students’ ability to deal with complexity and develops powers of analysis. • Motivates students to develop their ability to plan, lead and manage projects.“Hard working and assured, he is well organised and assiduous. His supervision of students is a notable strength”. Show less



NATO

• Valencia, Spain

• Chief Targeting Officer, NATO Headquarters,.

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2009

  • Directed Fires Coordination Branch. • Selected, planned, coordinated and controlled attack of targets to implement the operational plan. • Initiated, developed and delivered guide for sector coordination and oversight of International Peace Agreements. “He wrote an excellent (Guide to implementation of International Peace Agreements) handbook, trained his team, executed the process and subsequently received extensive and well deserved plaudits from everyone involved in the process.”. • Directed Fires Coordination Branch. • Selected, planned, coordinated and controlled attack of targets to implement the operational plan. • Initiated, developed and delivered guide for sector coordination and oversight of International Peace Agreements. “He wrote an excellent (Guide to implementation of International Peace Agreements) handbook, trained his team, executed the process and subsequently received extensive and well deserved plaudits from everyone involved in the process.”.



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Planning Officer, Combined Joint Staff ISAF Headquarters

  • Feb 2006 - Jul 2006

  • Monitored and adjusted mid to long term operational planning for International Stability Assistance Force, • Lead planner for transfer of control from US to NATO forces in Region South and East. “The apogee of Lt Col Napier’s attachment was the setting up of the high profile tabletop exercise for the two 3* Theatre Commanders. With less than a week’s notice he was instrumental in developing various scenarios to test the parameters of NATO and Coalition operations and for orchestrating a seriously impressive database to support 3*(and 21 other general officers’) decision making.”. Show less



NATO

• Brunssum, Holland

• Planning, Policy and Doctrine Officer in NATO Headquarters.

  • Sep 2004 - Feb 2006

  • Developed Joint operational plans. • Developed responsibilities for Civilian/Military Operational Coordination. • Commander’s advisory officer for senior symposia. “Lt Col Napier’s preparation and support to his 4 * Commander’s senior military seminar was first rate”. • Developed Joint operational plans. • Developed responsibilities for Civilian/Military Operational Coordination. • Commander’s advisory officer for senior symposia. “Lt Col Napier’s preparation and support to his 4 * Commander’s senior military seminar was first rate”.



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Advisor to Commander UK Division,

  • Oct 2003 - Aug 2004

  • Delivered all HR advice, collation and moderation of annual reports for 2000 officers and over 20 000 soldiers, complaints and representations, courts martial, honours and awards.“Calm, confident and above all master of his brief. His own views are regularly called for and held in high regard.”.

• Deputy Chief of Staff, Artillery Headquarters, UK Division.

  • Jan 2001 - Oct 2003

  • Directed all logistic planning for 5 regiments (3000 personnel and 600 vehicles). • Delivered HR advice, collation and moderation of annual reports for 3000 officers and soldiers, complaints and representations, courts martial, honours and awards.• Iraq war –directed all artillery logistic planning, spare component delivery and HR support.“He coped superbly with pressure....his contribution was critical to the overall operational success of the division. In the most demanding of circumstances – warfighting – he has demonstrated that he is dependable, knowledgeable, proactive and a highly competent officer.”. Show less

• Executive Officer Artillery Regiment.

  • Aug 1999 - Jan 2001

  • Planned, coordinated and successfully delivered the unit’s preparation and subsequent deployment of 600 soldiers and supporting vehicles for operational tours Kosovo and Bosnia.• As the Unit Equipment Manager and Budget Holder, planned and directed use and husbandry of £200m capital assets.



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• 45 Regt

  • 1991 - 1993