Paul Boissier (Royal Navy officer)
| Paul Boissier | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 October 1953 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  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.
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]
References
- ^ Obituary: Peter Boissier Daily Telegraph, 22 January 2005
- ^ a b Paul Boissier Civil Society
- ^ Whitaker's Almanack 2004
- ^ Royal Navy appoinments
- ^ 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
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jonathon Reeve |
Chief of Fleet Support 2004-2006 |
Succeeded by Amjad Hussain |
| Preceded by Sir Timothy McClement |
Deputy Commander-in-Chief Fleet 2006–2009 |
Succeeded by Sir Richard Ibbotson |
