Chief Executive of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency
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Alan joined the Maritime and Coastguard Agency as Chief Executive in July 2010. This followed a career in the Royal Navy that culminated in the post of Second Sea Lord and Commander-in-Chief, Naval Home Command, in the rank of Vice Admiral. In his seagoing years he commanded 4 warships, including the aircraft carriers HMS ILLUSTRIOUS and ARK ROYAL. He was appointed CBE in 2003 and KCB in 2009.
He is President of the Royal Navy Physical Training Branch Association, Honorary Vice-President of Royal Navy Football and a Younger Brother of Trinity House.