Sean Wat

Sean Wat
Wat in 2023
Born1984 (age 39–40)
Singapore
Allegiance Singapore
Service / branch Republic of Singapore Navy
Years of service2002–present
RankRear-Admiral
CommandsChief of Navy (2023–present)
Fleet Commander[1]
Director, Defence Policy Office[2]
Deputy Commander, Maritime Security Task Force[2]
Commanding Officer, Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme
Alma materStanford University (BASc)

Sean Wat Jianwen PPA(P) is a Singaporean two-star rear-admiral who has been serving as Chief of Navy since 2023.[3][2][4]

  1. ^ "Chief of Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy". Ministry of Defence (Singapore). 10 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "First naval officer to be Chief of Defence Force will add value to SAF but has 'big shoes to fill': Analysts". Today. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. ^ "RADM Aaron Beng becomes first Navy chief to be appointed Singapore's Chief of Defence Force". Channel News Asia. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Promotion of Chief of Navy". MINDEF. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2024.