Peter Spencer (Royal Navy officer)
| Sir Peter Spencer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1947 Brighton, Sussex |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1965–2003 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | Naval Home Command |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Vice Admiral Sir Peter Spencer KCB (born 1947) is a Royal Navy officer who became Second Sea Lord.
Naval career
Born in Brighton and educated at both Queens' College, Cambridge and Southampton University, Spencer was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1965.[1]
In 1992 he was appointed Director of Operational Requirements for the Royal Navy and in 1995 went on to be Director General Fleet Support for Operations and Plans.[1] In 1997 he became Director General Surface Ships and Controller of the Navy.[1]
In 2000 he became Second Sea Lord and Commander in Chief, Naval Home Command and in 2003 he became Chief of Defence Procurement.[1]
In retirement he became Chief Executive of Action for ME, a charity supporting people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome.[2]
Family
He is married to Lisa and they have four children.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Chief of Defence Procurement at the Ministry of Defence No. 10 Downing Street, 23 March 2003
- ↑ Action for ME
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frederick Scourse (Acting) |
Controller of the Navy 1997–2000 |
Succeeded by Nigel Guild |
| Preceded by Sir John Brigstocke |
Second Sea Lord 2000–2003 |
Succeeded by Sir James Burnell-Nugent |
| Preceded by Sir Robert Walmsley |
Chief of Defence Procurement 2003–2007 |
Succeeded by Sir Kevin O'Donoghue As Chief of Defence Materiel |