Paul Lincoln has been appointed as the new Director-General of
Border Force, the Home Office announced today.
He will replace Sir Charles Montgomery, who will be moving on in
September after a distinguished 44-year career in the Royal Navy
and Civil Service.
Mr Lincoln, who is currently Director-General of the Home
Office’s Crime, Policing and Fire Group (CPFG), will take up his
new role in the autumn.
He will take overall responsibility for Border Force, a law
enforcement command within the Home Office which secures the UK
border by carrying out immigration and customs controls for
people and goods entering the UK.
Mr Lincoln joined the Home Office in 2014 as national security
director and then acting Director-General in the Office of
Security and Counter Terrorism (OSCT) before joining CPFG.
Permanent Secretary and Second Permanent
Secretary Patsy Wilkinson said:
Paul has done a tremendous job in leading CPFG over the past
year, overseeing and driving its mission to keep people safe, cut
crime, protect the vulnerable and reform police, fire and rescue
services.
We would like to thank Paul for his leadership in this area and
look forward to working with him as director-general for Border
Force.
We would also like to thank Sir Charles for his dedicated years
of service in the Home Office and, before that, the Ministry of
Defence. Sir Charles has played a vital role in leading Border
Force through a period of significant transformation whilst
ensuring that the UK borders remain secure.
Commenting on his appointment, Paul Lincoln said:
I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead Border Force at
such an important time. I look forward to working with colleagues
across the organisation who strive to secure our border and
promote national prosperity.
It has been a privilege to have been the Director-General of
CPFG, working with colleagues and partners to make the country a
safer place.
Sir Charles was appointed Director-General of Border Force in
2013 after a long career in the Royal Navy.
Sir Charles Montgomery said:
It has been a great privilege for me to lead the men and women of
Border Force in fulfilling its vital role and meeting its
operational objectives.
I am committed to making this personal contribution until the
very last moment I leave the office.
I am delighted that I am to be succeeded by Paul, who has all the
personal and professional qualities to be an outstanding
Director-General of Border Force.
