Sean Wat
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Wat in 2023
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Born | 1984 (age 39–40) Singapore |
Allegiance | Singapore |
Service/ | Republic of Singapore Navy |
Years of service | 2002–present |
Rank | Rear-Admiral |
Commands held | Chief 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 mater | Stanford 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]
Wat was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship to study at Stanford University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in mathematics and philosophy and a Master of Science degree in management science and engineering.[5]
Wat enlisted into the SAF in 2002.[3] He served as Commanding Officer of the Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme and later Deputy Commander of the Maritime Security Task Force.[2] He also served as Director of the Defence Policy Office under the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).[2]
Prior to his appointment as Chief of Navy, Wat was Fleet Commander between 2022 and 2023.[1]
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Preceded by | Chief of Navy 10 March 2023 – present |
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