Mark Kerr (Royal Navy officer, born 1949)
Rear Admiral Mark William Graham Kerr (born 18 February 1949) is a former Royal Navy officer who went on to be Chief Executive of Powys County Council.
Mark Kerr | |
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| Born | 18 February 1949 Malta |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1967–2004 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | Britannia Royal Naval College HMS Cumberland HMS Broadsword HMS Beachampton HMS Alert |
| Battles/wars | Operation Banner |
Naval career
Kerr joined the Royal Navy in 1967, aged 18.[1] He was given command of the patrol boat HMS Alert in waters off Northern Ireland in 1976 and the minesweeper HMS Beachampton in waters off Hong Kong in 1982.[2] After a period with the Schools Presentation Team and then as executive officer on a larger ship, he was given command of the frigate HMS Broadsword in 1988 and the frigate HMS Cumberland in 1994.[2] He was appointed Deputy Flag Officer, Sea Training in 1997, Commodore of the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth in 1999 and Naval Secretary in 2002.[2] He retired in 2004.[2]
Later life
In retirement he became Chief Executive of Powys County Council in May 2004[1] and interim Director of the National Botanic Garden of Wales in October 2009.[3]
Personal life
He lives in Llangors, Powys[1] with his wife, Louisa. They have two sons and a daughter.[1]
References
- Rear Admiral lands new role BBC News, 17 May 2004
- Debrett's People of Today
- Mark Kerr, interim director, National Botanic Garden Wales Horticulture Week, 9 October 2009
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jeremy de Halpert |
Naval Secretary 2002–2004 |
Succeeded by Peter Wilkinson |