L. David Marquet is a retired U.S. Navy captain and leadership expert. He graduated top of his class from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1981 and served in the submarine force. Marquet gained international recognition for his revolutionary leadership approach while commanding the USS Santa Fe, transforming it from the worst-performing submarine to the best in the fleet. His leadership model, Intent-Based Leadership, has been praised by Stephen R. Covey and implemented in various organizations worldwide.

Marquet is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller "Turn the Ship Around!" and "Leadership Is Language," which focuses on the power of communication in leadership. Since retiring from the Navy in 2009, he has become a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, helping leaders create environments where people contribute and feel valued. Marquet resides in Florida, where he continues to inspire and educate leaders across industries