Paul John Rowen (born 11 May 1955) is a British Liberal Democrat politician.

He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Rochdale from 2005 until the 2010 general election, when he was defeated by Labour Party candidate Simon Danczuk.

From 1980 to 1986, he was Head of Chemistry at St Albans RC High School, Warren Lane in Oldham (now closed), then Head of Science at Our Ladys RC High School from 1986 to 1990.

[1] Rowen is the Patron of the Greater Manchester branch of domestic violence charity the ManKind Initiative.

[3] Rowen lists on his website that he enjoys hill-walking, travel and reading.