Guy Robinson
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Guy Robinson | |
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.jpg) Robinson in 2023 | |
| Born | 9 April 1967 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1986–2024 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Daring HMS Edinburgh HMS Guernsey |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War Gulf War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches |
| Alma mater | King's College London (MA) |
| Spouse | |
Vice Admiral Guy Antony Robinson, CB, OBE (born 9 April 1967[1]) is a retired senior Royal Navy officer. His last posting from September 2021 to late 2024 was as Chief of Staff of NATO Allied Command Transformation.
Robinson was born on 9 April 1967 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.[2] He was educated a Bembridge School, an independent school on the Isle of Wight.[2]
Naval career
Robinson joined the Royal Navy in 1986. He has served as commanding officer of three different ships including the patrol vessel, HMS Guernsey, the destroyer, HMS Edinburgh, and the destroyer, HMS Daring. In 2008, he commanded Task Group 158.1 from the Khawr al Amaya Oil Terminal and ran operations in the Persian Gulf.[3]
Positions held by Robinson include Flag Officer Sea Training staff, Commander Sea Training, and Assistant Chief of Staff (Warfare). In February 2015, he was appointed deputy commander of the United Kingdom Strike Force.[3] He served in that position until April 2021 when Rear Admiral James Morley took over the post.[4]
In July 2021, Robinson was appointed Chief of Staff to Supreme Allied Commander Transformation and was subsequently promoted to the rank of vice admiral.[5][6] He was placed on the Retired list on 21 December 2024.[7]
