Paul Beattie (Royal Navy officer)
Royal Navy Vice Admiral
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vice Admiral Paul S. Beattie, CBE is a senior Royal Navy officer, serving as Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff since 2025.
Paul Beattie | |
|---|---|
Vice Admiral Beattie | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Service years | 1989–present |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Arun HMS Manchester Second Sea Lord |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Naval career
Beattie joined the Royal Navy in 1989.[1] He went on to command the minesweeper, HMS Arun, and later the destroyer, HMS Manchester.[2]
He was appointed Chief of Staff, Navy Command in November 2018[3] and Commodore, Naval Staff in February 2020.[4]
He was transferred to the retired list in August 2024[5] before being recalled as Second Sea Lord in September 2025.[6]
Beattie was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2024 Birthday Honours.[7]