Paul Symon
Paul Symon | |
|---|---|
| 12th Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service | |
| In office 18 December 2017 – 20 February 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Warner |
| Succeeded by | Kerri Hartland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) Melbourne, Australia |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College, Duntroon Deakin University University of New South Wales |
| Occupation | Australian Army officer Public servant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1979–2015 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Defence Intelligence Organisation (2011–14) Deputy Chief of Army (2009–11) Joint Task Force 633 (2005–06) 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (1998–99) |
| Battles/wars | East Timor Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia |
Major General Paul Bruce Symon, AO (born 1960) is a retired senior Australian Army officer and public servant. He served as Deputy Chief of Army from 2009 to 2011, Director of the Defence Intelligence Organisation from 2011 to 2014 and, following his retirement from the army, was Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service from 18 December 2017 to 20 February 2023.