Vice Admiral Andrew Paul Burns, CB, OBE (born 20 November 1969) is a senior Royal Navy officer.

[2] He also holds an MA degree in Defence Studies from King's College London.

[5][6] He was appointed Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Capability) in January 2020[7] and was also given the title of Director Develop as of September 2020.

[8] He was promoted to vice admiral and took up the post of Fleet Commander in September 2021.

[11] He received the 2nd Clasp to the Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 2024.