About Paul Beattie
Paul Beattie was a British naval officer.
Vice Admiral Paul S. Beattie, is a senior Royal Navy officer, serving as Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff since 2025.
Naval career Beattie joined the Royal Navy in 1989. He went on to command the minesweeper, HMS Arun, and later the destroyer, HMS Manchester.
He was appointed Chief of Staff, Navy Command in November 2018 and Commodore, Naval Staff in February 2020.
He was transferred to the retired list in August 2024 before being recalled as Second Sea Lord in September 2025.
Beattie was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2024 Birthday Honours.
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