Paul Boissier (Royal Navy officer)
Appearance
Paul Boissier | |
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Born | 14 October 1953 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1974–2009 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Vice Admiral Robin Paul Boissier CB (born 14 October 1953) is a former Royal Navy officer who became Chief of Fleet Support.
Naval career
Born the son of Peter Boissier and his wife Jo,[1] Boissier joined the Royal Navy in 1974.[2] He was appointed Deputy Commander, Strike Force South in 2003,[3] Director-General Logistics (Fleet) and Chief of Fleet Support in 2004[4] and Deputy Commander-in-Chief Fleet and Chief Naval Warfare Officer in 2006.[5] He retired in 2009.[6]
In retirement he became Chief Executive of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.[2]
Family
He is married to Susie.[7]
References
- ^ Obituary: Peter Boissier Daily Telegraph, 22 January 2005
- ^ a b Paul Boissier Civil Society
- ^ Whitaker's Almanack 2004
- ^ Royal Navy appointments
- ^ Whitaker's Almanack 2008
- ^ Whitaker's Almanack 2010
- ^ Thousands line the Clyde to see HMS Dragon roar for first time Glasgow Herald, 17 November 2008