Hamish de Bretton-Gordon is a highly knowledgeable expert in Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) operations and humanitarian work in warzones. With over two decades of experience in the army, he is considered one of the world's leading authorities in chemical and biological counter-terrorism and warfare. Hamish has served in various roles, including as a Commanding Officer of the UK CBRN Regiment and NATO's Rapid Reaction CBRN Battalion. He has been deployed to multiple conflict zones, including the 1st Gulf War, Cyprus, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. In Syria, Hamish established the CBRN Task Force and provided valuable expertise to organizations such as the White Helmets and the Idlib Health Directorate in treating victims of chemical weapons attacks. He also trained the Peshmerga forces to counter chemical attacks by ISIL in Northern Iraq. Hamish frequently advises UK Government agencies and serves as a Senior MOD advisor on CBRN and Syria. He is sought after by global news channels for his unique knowledge and expert commentary and contributes to news journals and newspapers in the UK, US, and the Middle East. Hamish is the Director of NGO 'Doctors Under Fire' and an advisor to the Syrian Medical charity, Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM). He is a commissioned reserve officer in the Army's Staff Corp, providing senior advisory and mentoring services to the MOD on CBRN matters. He is also the Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Magdalene College Cambridge (2020/21) and published his memoir, 'Chemical Warrior', in September 2020. As a speaker, Hamish covers a range of topics including his memoir, his experiences on the battlefield and as a humanitarian, and his efforts to combat the use of chemical and biological weapons. He also addresses the Syrian conflict, where he has been actively involved in supporting hospitals and collecting evidence of chemical attacks against civilians. Additionally, he speaks on biosecurity, bioterrorism, and the impact of COVID, emphasizing the need to understand the origins of the virus and implement measures to prevent similar outbreaks in the future. Lastly, Hamish shares his personal experience of living with Sudden Cardiac Death Syndrome, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and raising awareness about the condition.