Admiral Kerr GCB DL

Name: Admiral Sir John Kerr GCB DL

Address: c/o

Lake District National Park Authority
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7RL

Telephone number: contact through HQ on 01539 724555

Appointed by: Secretary of State (National)

Until: 31 March 2011

Appointed to the Authority: 1 April 2007

Currently holds position of: Deputy Chairman of the Authority

Current Committee Membership: Development Control Committee, Executive Performance Committee

Background, particular interests and hobbies

After a long career in the Royal Navy, including commanding several ships and appointments to the highest level in Whitehall, John Kerr retired as a Commander-in-Chief and Member of the Admiralty Board.

Subsequently he has been involved in a variety of activities, including the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (Vice-Chairman), the Museums and Galleries Commission, the RNLI and with universities where he has been a Member of the governing bodies of both Lancaster and Manchester.

He is currently the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Manchester. He has known the Lake District since childhood and includes fell walking, sailing, music and matters historical among his interests.