Graham Coleman APM

Following 42 years of service as a Police Officer, Graham was appointed in 2023 as Executive Director and heads the Queensland Police Service (QPS) planning for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (B2032).

During Grahams policing career, he performed key roles in leading the planning and delivery of security operations for the 2014 G20 events held in Queensland and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.  Graham also led the Security and Counter Terrorism Command’s Prepare Prevent Protect Group for five years.   The group’s purpose was to prepare for, prevent, disrupt, protect from, and respond to security threats and terrorism in Queensland.  His responsibilities included expert specialist, technical and logistical support, advice, and direction in all areas of security and counter-terrorism risk mitigation, particularly for the planning and delivery of major events within Queensland. 

Graham has trained at the UK College of Policing and is a certified Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator and his expertise is acknowledged by his work with numerous international policing organisations in the planning of major events including the Federal Police of Argentina (G20 Summit 2018), Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (APEC 2018), New Zealand Police (APEC 2021) and West Midlands Police (Commonwealth Games 2022).

Graham currently leads a dedicated team planning for B2032 and is responsible for advising the Queensland Government on protective security for the Games. Graham’s experience and knowledge will drive the development and growth of the QPS Olympic and Paralympic Games Group to ensure the QPS, with key partners, delivers a safe and secure environment for the Games.