Mark Kerr | |
Birth Date: | 1949 2, df=yes |
Allegiance: | United Kingdom |
Branch: | Royal Navy |
Serviceyears: | 1967–2004 |
Rank: | Rear Admiral |
Commands: | Britannia Royal Naval College |
Battles: | Operation Banner |
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.
Kerr joined the Royal Navy in 1967, aged 18.[1] He was given command of the patrol boat in waters off Northern Ireland in 1976 and the minesweeper 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 in 1988 and the frigate 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]
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]
He lives in Llangors, Powys,[1] with his wife, Louisa. They have two sons and a daughter.[1]