Gwyn Jenkins


Gwyn Jenkins

Jenkins in 2022
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Marines
Service years1990–present
RankGeneral
CommandsFirst Sea Lord
Commandant General Royal Marines
Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff
3 Commando Brigade
Special Boat Service
ConflictsThe Troubles
International Force East Timor
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, KCB, OBE, ADC is a senior Royal Marines officer. He has served as the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff since 15 May 2025.

He served as Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff from August 2022 to June 2024. He was concurrently appointed Commandant General Royal Marines in November 2022.