Dr Paul Leinster CBE

Biography

Dr Paul Leinster joined the Environment Agency (EA) in 1998, he was appointed Chief Executive in June 2008.

His previous roles include:

  • Director of Operations, EA
  • Director of Environmental Protection, EA
  • various roles with SmithKline Beecham, BP International and Schering Agrochemicals

Paul has a degree in Chemistry and a PhD in environmental engineering from Imperial College and an MBA from the Cranfield School of Management. He has recently been awarded the CBE.

Previous roles in government

  • Chief Executive