Raymond Lygo

Raymond Lygo

Admiral Sir Raymond (Derek) Lygo has had a distinguished career in the Royal Navy and subsequently in industry.

He was born 15 March 1924 and educated at Valentine's School, Ilford, Ilford County High School and Clark's College, Bromley.

Career

Joining the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve in 1942 as a naval airman, [http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNVR_officersL.html] he became commanding Officer of HMS Ark Royal, 1969-71, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, 1975-78 and Chief of Naval Staff, 1978. He was awarded the KCB in 1977.

Following his retirement, he joined British Aerospace. He held several senior posts, including Group Deputy Chairman, 1980, board member, 1980-89 and member of the Supervisory Board of Airbus Industrie, 1987-89. He was also Chairman of Royal Ordnance, 1987-88. Subsequently, he was director of several other companies.

Other activities

Sir Raymond has been:

* Director of the Confederation of British Industry Education Foundation, 1985-92
* Council Member, Industrial Society, 1985-2001 and its appeal chairman, 1989-91
* Council Member, National Economic Development Council, 1989-1991
* Appeal President, SENSE (National Deaf-Blind and Rubella Association), 1983-2001
* Director, Southern Counties, Prince's Youth Business Trust, 1993-97

Sir Raymond is President of the HMS St. Vincent Association. He joined the training establishment in Gosport, Hampshire as a Naval Airman in 1942.

Sir Raymond is Patron of the Fleet Air Arm Association.


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