The move follows Dame Lynne’s recent announcement of
her retirement and will provide stability and
continuity while work is underway to select a
substantive successor through a competitive
recruitment process.
Home Secretary
said:
The NCA has a pivotal role in protecting the public
from organised crime and national security threats,
and it works collaboratively with partners in law
enforcement, the UK Intelligence Community and
across government.
It is essential that the Agency has continued
strong and experienced leadership while work is
underway to select a substantive successor to
Lynne.
I am confident that Graeme has the qualities and
experience to provide the stability and leadership
needed.
Commenting on his appointment, Graeme Biggar said:
I am honoured and humbled to be asked to lead the
National Crime Agency for this period.
I look forward to working with our dedicated
officers and all our partners in delivering our
vital mission of protecting the public and leading
the UK’s fight against serious and organised crime.
Graeme Biggar has been the Director General of the
National Economic Crime Centre since March 2019, a
multi-agency centre established to deliver a step
change in the response to tackling Serious Organised
Economic Crime.
Prior to joining the NCA, Graeme was the Home Office
Director National Security providing leadership on
the pursue element of the counter terrorism strategy
and hostile state activity. Before the Home Office
Graeme worked for the MoD in a series of positions
including Chief of Staff to the Defence Secretary
from 2013 until 2016.
The process for selecting a substantive Director
General will be set out shortly.
