Change of Governor of Gibraltar

09 Jun 2009

Vice-Admiral Sir Adrian Johns KCB CBE has been appointed Governor of Gibraltar in succession to Lt Gen Sir Robert Fulton KBE. He will take up his appointment during the autumn of 2009.

Vice-Admiral Sir Adrian Johns KCB CBE has been appointed Governor of Gibraltar in succession to Lt Gen Sir Robert Fulton KBE. Sir Adrian will take up his appointment during the autumn of 2009.

Curriculum Vitae

Full Name: Vice-Admiral Sir Adrian Johns KCB CBE
Married to: Suzie (nee Dudley)
Children: Four; one son and three daughters

Principal Appointments (last 10 years)

2005 – 2008 Second Sea Lord & Commander-n-Chief Naval Home Command (as Vice Admiral)
2003 - 2005 Assistant Chief of Naval Staff, Ministry of Defence (as Rear Admiral)
2003 – 2008 Head of Fleet Air Arm
2001 – 2003 Commanding Officer HMS OCEAN (as Captain)
1998 – 2000 Principal Staff Officer to Chief of Defence Staff (as Commodore)

Other Career Highlights

1995 – 1996 Commanding Officer HMS CAMPBELTOWN
1989 – 1990 Commanding Officer HMS ARIADNE
1989 Commanding Officer HMS JUNO
1981 – 1982 Commanding Officer HMS YARNTON (Hong Kong)