A former Royal Naval officer from Hampshire said Remembrance Sunday is a chance to acknowledge the sacrifice of those who have served in the military.

Glen Maxwell-Heron, from Gosport, worked as an engineer officer in the Royal Navy for over 10 years, before setting up his own company – Springboard to the Future - along with former army officer Felix Spender, to improve effectiveness in business.

Looking ahead to Remembrance Sunday, Glen said: “I think the day is a way to give thanks for the sacrifices that were made to protect our way of life.

“It is also a way to acknowledge the sacrifice of those who have served since.

“Military personnel spend months away from their families, putting themselves at physical risk.

“It’s thanks for the ongoing efforts, often living in difficult environments and away from loved ones, trying to do something for the greater good.”

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Glen believes former military have many transferable skills which are beneficial to business, particularly around problem-solving, risk management and reacting under pressure.

He said: “There are very few scenarios in other organisations that can replicate the pressure of decision making when lives or liberty are at stake.”

Felix, who secured the release of more than 100 hostages captured by Somalian pirates and ran a conflict management firm, added: “Ex military are used to conflict resolution and negotiation in emotionally charged situations.”