Chief Executive

Peter Lewis

Having qualified as a solicitor in 1981, Peter has spent his entire career prosecuting on behalf of the public. Joining the CPS on its inception in 1986 from West Midlands Prosecuting Solicitors, he has held various positions, including Chief Crown Prosecutor in Nottinghamshire and Director of Business Development. Appointed to his position as Chief Executive in January 2007, Peter is the first to have achieved this from within the Service.

As Chief Executive, Peter is responsible for running the business on a day-to-day basis, allowing the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to concentrate on prosecution, legal issues and criminal justice policy.