His Excellency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Andrew Murdoch CMG, is pleased to announce the appointment of Major Thomas Wood as the Regiment’s new Second-in-Command.
His Excellency said, “Major Wood’s extensive experience, both in operational service and in leadership development, makes him exceptionally well qualified for this key appointment. I am confident that his experience, professionalism and commitment will further strengthen the Regiment’s ability to serve the people of Bermuda with distinction.”
Major Wood joined the Regiment in 2021 as Executive Officer, following more than 20 years of service in the British Army. After graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2001, his career focused on soldier development and leadership training, a particular highlight being his 2013 deployment to Afghanistan, where he served as Leadership Mentor to the Afghan National Army Officers Academy.
During his military career, Major Wood was selected to complete a Master’s degree in Global Security, which laid the foundation for his continued focus on officer development and education. He has completed both the Intermediate Command and Staff Course (Regular) and the Advanced Command and Staff Course (Reserve) at the UK Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire.
Major Wood said, “It is a tremendous honour to be selected as Second-in-Command, and I remain fully committed to supporting the Commanding Officer in leading the Regiment through its next chapter. The central focus of my new role will be mentoring and developing the Regiment’s future leaders – at all levels – to ensure we continue to build a strong, professional force that stands ready to serve Bermuda for many years to come.”
Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Simons, ED, said, “As an educator, Major Wood has played a key role in bringing to Bermuda the Junior Officer’s Tactical Awareness Course (2022) and, more recently, the Army Leadership and Development Course (2025), both firsts for Bermuda. These courses are vital to raising our professional standards and preparing the next generation of officers and soldiers for leadership. As Executive Officer, and now also as Second-in-Command, I am confident that Major Wood will continue this important work, with a particular focus on developing the Regiment’s future senior leaders.”