Biography

Quentin Randall RNZN

Captain

Captain Quentin Randall, RNZN is a graduate of the NZDF’s inaugural Advanced Command and Staff Course (2002), and a more recent graduate of the Defence Strategic Studies Centre at the Australian War College. Captain Randall holds Master degrees in Philosophy (Massey University, 2006) and National Security and Strategy (Deakin University, 2023). His early career postings included warfare and logistics appointments in both auxiliary and combat ships deployed across the Pacific and Asian regions. His senior appointments include Commanding Officer HMNZS Philomel, Chief Staff Officer – Support to the Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, and the Assistant Chief Defence Reserves, Youth and Sports. He has held the position of Assistant Chief of Navy (Strategy and Engagement) since January 2024, interspersed by a six month period as Deputy Chief of Navy in the acting rank of Commodore.