Ian Thompson
CEO,
British Association of Public Safety Communications Officials
Ian joined British APCO in August 2016 after retiring from a successful 30 year career in the police service. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer in December 2016. With extensive experience in leadership and decision making, as well as a strong background in public safety communications and information technology, Ian has changed the focus of the association from blue light critical communications to a more inclusive membership involved in all areas of public safety technology. His focus now is a new three year strategic plan reviewing all aspects of the association.
He describes himself as being on a personal journey to learn and develop within association leadership and governance.
