Paul Collier

Paul Collier (born 30 July 1970, in Newport, Wales) is a Welsh retired snooker referee who has overseen four World Snooker Championship finals. In 2024 he retired from refereeing to focus on his role as a tournament director.

Career Born in Newport, South Wales, Collier began refereeing on the professional snooker circuit in 1992. In 2021, he took charge of his third Crucible final during the 2021 World Snooker Championship. He returned to referee his fourth and last final in 2024, after which he retired as a snooker referee, to focus on his role as a tournament director.