Dr. Carl Stephen Patrick Hunter OBE, Chairman of Coltraco Ultrasonics, is a Visiting Fellow at the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre. Additionally, he holds the position of Professor-in-Practice at Durham University Business School and is the Director-General of the Durham Institute of Research, Development & Invention. Recognized for his achievements, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Durham University in 2016 and was honored with the Dunelmensis Award. Actively supporting UK SMEs, Carl is Chairman of BExA, Chair of the Manufacturing Policy Unit at the Federation of Small Businesses, and a mentor for Commonwealth First. Awarded an OBE in 2019, he advises the government, contributes to parliamentary groups, and serves on advisory boards in various capacities. Carl, a former British Army Officer, is affiliated with esteemed organizations and actively contributes to geopolitical and environmental discussions.