Paul Symon AO is director-general of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, ASIS.

Paul Symon graduated from the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1982. A career in the military, spanning 35 years and culminating in the rank of Major General, followed. From 2011–14, Paul was director of the Defence Intelligence Organisation and, prior to that, served as the deputy chief of the Australian Army from late 2008 until 2011.

In mid-2015, Paul left the military and joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He was subsequently appointed as director-general Australian Secret Intelligence Service from 18th December 2017. Paul is married to Kate and has two adult children.