About Robert Cooling
Born 1957. Robert Cooling is a naval officer.
Vice Admiral Robert George Cooling (born 11 July 1957) is a former Royal Navy officer who served as Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff.
Early life and education Cooling was born on 11 July 1957. He was educated at Christ Church Cathedral School, Oxford and The King's School, Canterbury, both private schools. He studied international relations at Keele University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1978.
Naval career Cooling joined the Royal Navy in 1978. He went on to command the patrol craft and then the frigate . He went on to be Commanding Officer of the aircraft carrier in 2004, Deputy Commander of Strike Force (South) in 2006 and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff in February 2008.
Later life Cooling was appointed a Board Member of the Strategy and Integration Advisory Board of Quindell Portfolio plc in March 2012.
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