Peter Spencer (Royal Navy officer)

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]

He is married to Lisa and they have four children.^[1]