Michael Messinger 

Trustee Michael Messinger

Michael Messinger had a 40 year career as an officer in the Metropolitan Police Service. For the latter part of his time in the Met he was responsible for public event policing, emergency planning and consequence management policy and delivery across London.

Director of the Metropolitan Police Friendly Society, Michael has been the Commander of St John Ambulance London since 2007 and also one of the four Deputy Chief Commanders attached to National Headquarters. He enjoys walking, horse riding, watching sport and is an occasional gardener.

He became Acting Chief Commander and a trustee in June 2010.