Harrow

Representative Deputy Lieutenant for the London Borough of Harrow

Chief Superintendent Simon Ovens DL FCMI.

Simon Ovens was born in the City of Westminster and served for 38 years in the Metropolitan Police, reaching the rank of Chief Superintendent and serving as the Borough Commander of the London Boroughs of Merton and Harrow and The City of Westminster. He also commanded London’s custody provision and latterly London’s Road and Transport Command. Simon was awarded a Testimonial on Parchment by The Royal Humane Society for gallantry in saving life and was also awarded their Resuscitation Certificate for in a separate incident. During his police service he was commended three times by The Commissioner for bravery and leadership.

Since retiring from The Metropolitan Police, Simon has been working with the London Policing College as a Senior University Lecturer and Consultant.

Simon was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London and The Lord Lieutenant’s Representative Deputy Lieutenant for the London Borough of Harrow in 2017.

Simon holds various charitable positions including the Patronages of Harrow and Brent Deaf Club and the International Siddhashram Shakti Centres in the UK and India.

Simon is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths and a Freeman of The City of London.

Harrow Borough

Further information about the London Borough of Harrow can be found on http://www.harrow.gov.uk

PromoVeritas awarded King’s Award for Enterprise, September 2024

On behalf of His Majesty King Charles III, Mr. Simon Ovens DL (Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Harrow) had the pleasure of presenting the King’s Award for Enterprise to PromoVeritas at a celebratory event at it’s Harrow office on 12 September. The event was also attended by the Mayor of Harrow, Cllr Salim Chowdhury, showing his support for one of Pinner’s largest employers.

PromoVeritas is a global prize promotion specialist based in Pinner and it was awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade. Indeed, this is a prestigious award and PromoVeritas is among only 25 companies in Greater London to receive this award in 2024.