Mark Kerr (Royal Navy officer, born 1949) explained

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.

Naval career

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/mid/3722353.stm Rear Admiral lands new role
  2. http://www.debretts.com/people/biographies/browse/k/22801/Mark%20William%20Graham+KERR.aspx Debrett's People of Today
  3. http://www.hortweek.com/news/943969/Mark-Kerr-interim-director-National-Botanic-Garden-Wales/?DCMP=ILC-SEARCH Mark Kerr, interim director, National Botanic Garden Wales