Lincoln, Paul - Second Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence - CSC Business Appointment advice

Mr Paul Lincoln left his role at the Ministry of Defence in May 2025.

Chair, UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community

Mr Lincoln sought the Commission's advice about taking up an appointment with the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community. The letter containing the Commission's consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in November 2025; and the appointment was announced in December 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here.

Strategic Advisor, Quantexa Limited 

Mr Lincoln sought the Commission's advice about taking up an appointment with Quantexa Limited. The letter containing the Commission's consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in November 2025; and the appointment was announced in January 2026. An accessible version of the letter is available here.  

Appointed Trustee, Royal British Legion

Mr Lincoln sought the Commission's advice about taking up an appointment with the Royal British Legion. The letter containing the Commission's consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in January 2026; and the appointment was taken up in February 2026. An accessible version of the letter is available here.

Strategic Advisor, Baringa Partners LLP

Mr Lincoln sought the Commission's advice about taking up an appointment with Baringa Partners LLP. The letter containing the Commission's consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in February 2026. The appointment was taken up in March 2026. An accessible version of the letter is available here