10 Facts About Keith Bristow

Keith Bristow QPM served as the first Director-General of the National Crime Agency from 2011 to 2016.

Keith Bristow was formerly the Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police, and was appointed in October 2011 to oversee the creation of the NCA and, following its launch in 2013, led the organisation in its mission to cut serious and organised crime in the UK.

Between 2011 and 2013, Bristow built and designed the agency, from concept to full operational crime-fighting, working closely with the Government, global partners and participating in the UK National Security Council.

Keith Bristow is the former Vice Chairman of Arcanum, a global strategic intelligence company and a subsidiary of Magellan Investment Holdings and currently Executive Chairman of Heligan Group.

Keith Bristow joined West Mercia Constabulary as a cadet and served in uniformed and Criminal Investigation Department roles.

Keith Bristow is chair of the G8 Law Enforcement Group and from 2009 to 2011 was head of crime at ACPO, having previously been head of violence and public protection and of criminal use of firearms.

Keith Bristow was the first British graduate of the European Top Senior Police Officer Course and holds a master's degree in organisational development, a postgraduate diploma in management studies, and a diploma in applied criminology.