Met Police announces new non-executive directors

The Metropolitan Police has announced two new non-executive director appointments to its senior decision-making board.

Life peer Lord Brian Paddick and business leader Rebecca George CBE have joined the force's senior leadership team.

As non-executive directors, they will bring independent oversight, external perspective and challenge into the Metropolitan Police Service.

Lord Paddick joined the Met as a constable in 1976 and retired as a deputy assistant commissioner in 2007.

Lord Paddick said: “There is no alternative but to reform the Met. The people of London need the police, and the police need the support of the public. I hope to help bring both together to make London safer.”

Rebecca George CBE is an independent advisor to the UK public sector, previously working at the Department of Education and as a managing partner at Deloitte.

Rebecca George CBE said: “The Met Police is a globally recognised organisation with great strengths in operational policing - and with significant challenges. I will bring experience in digital transformation, in leadership and in culture change; along with constructive challenge to support the delivery of their New Met for London Plan, and the requirements of Baroness Casey’s review.”

Three new senior appointments have also been made to the Met's Management Board. Darren Scates has been appointed as chief digital data & technology officer and will lead the Met’s digital, data and tech services. Sharon Sawers has been appointed as chief communication and engagement officer and Adrian Scott has been appointed as chief strategy and transformation officer and will lead the Met’s ambitious change and transformation work.

Met Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley said: “Talented and passionate leaders are critical to succeeding in our journey of reform. I’m delighted to welcome these new colleagues who will all play a central part in delivering a New Met for London and a service we can all be proud of.

“Lord Paddick and Rebecca George bring vast experience and knowledge. They are highly respected individuals who I know will bring valuable and crucial challenge and counsel into the Met.

“Sharon Sawers, Adrian Scott and Darren Scates will be at the forefront of leading some of our most critical work as part of our management board. Their experience and innovative approaches will be central to delivering our mission of more trust, less crime and high standards and I look forward to working with them all.”

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