Paul Evans

Air Marshal Christopher Paul Anthony Evans, (born 1954) is a former senior Royal Air Force officer and medical doctor. He served as Surgeon General of the British Armed Forces from 2012 to 2015.

Early life Evans was born in 1954. He graduated from the Welsh National School of Medicine in 1978 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. On 13 July 1978, he was promoted to flying officer, following his qualification as a medical doctor. His first postings were as a junior medical officer at RAF Wyton and the RAF Hospitals at Ely, Cambridgeshire, Nocton Hall and RAF Halton. He was appointed a senior medical officer in 1983. This followed postings to RAF Leeming, RAF Coltishall and RAF Valley. On 1 August 1984, he was promoted to squadron leader. In 1987, he studied for a Diploma in Aviation Medicine. He attended the RAF Staff College in 1996. He was then appointed Deputy Director responsible for Medical Policy and Plans in the Director General Medical Services (RAF)'s Directorate. Following his promotion, he became the substantive Director Healthcare.

Personal life Evans is a sprinter. He was the United Kingdom champion as a junior indoor junior athlete. He competed for Wales as a senior international.

Honours and decorations In November 2009, he was appointed Officer of the Venerable Order of St John (OStJ). He was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the 2014 Birthday Honours. On 31 March 2016, he relinquished the appointment as Honorary Surgeon to the Queen (QHS).

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