| Sean Wat | |
| Birth Place: | Singapore |
| Alma Mater: | Stanford University (BASc) |
| Allegiance: | Singapore |
| Branch: | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Rank: | Rear-Admiral |
| Serviceyears: | 2002–present |
| Commands: | Chief of Navy (2023–present) Fleet Commander[1] Director, Defence Policy Office Deputy Commander, Maritime Security Task Force Commanding Officer, Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme |
Sean Wat Jianwen is a Singaporean two-star rear-admiral who has been serving as Chief of Navy since 2023.[2] [3] [4]
Wat was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship to study at Stanford University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in mathematics and philosophy and a Master of Science degree in management science and engineering.[5]
Wat enlisted into the SAF in 2002. He served as Commanding Officer of the Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme and later Deputy Commander of the Maritime Security Task Force. He also served as Director of the Defence Policy Office under the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).
Prior to his appointment as Chief of Navy, Wat was Fleet Commander between 2022 and 2023.[6]