Paul Spencer

Operations Director

Paul joined H&M on retiring from the Metropolitan Police Service after 30 years service. His last post was as Superintendent Operations in the Metropolitan Police Central Communications Command. The largest Operational Command Unit in the country with over 2,000 people working from three centers across London, delivering London’s 999 emergency response service and non emergency call handling, plus radio support for officers on the street, and Special Operations Room.

Helping to prepare the MPS for 2012 Olympics, Paul was part of a small British contingent who provided support for the Greek police at the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004, and has been involved in helping the MPS prepare plans for the 2012 Games in London.

A broad range of policing experience, including, crime investigation, public order, and surveillance operations, Paul worked on boroughs across East and North London.

A keen rugby player in his younger days, Paul now coaches a successful youth rugby team at Woodford Rugby Club.