Background
Makins, Christopher James was born on July 23, 1942 in Southampton, New York, United States. Son of Roger Mellor and Alice Brooks (Davis) Makins.
foreign policy institute administrator
Makins, Christopher James was born on July 23, 1942 in Southampton, New York, United States. Son of Roger Mellor and Alice Brooks (Davis) Makins.
Bachelor, Oxford University, England, 1963. Master of Arts, Oxford University, 1971.
From 3rd to 1st secretary Her Majesty Diplomatic Service, London, Paris, Washington, 1964-1975. Deputy director Trilateral Commission, New York City, 1975-1976. Senior associate Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington, 1977-1979.
Senior scientist, assistant vice president Science Applications International Corporation, 1979-1989. Director international security programs Roosevelt Center American Policy Studies, 1985-1989. Vice president, executive vice president Aspen Institute, 1989-1997.
President Atlantic Council United States, 1999—2005. Senior adviser German Marshall Fund United States, Washington, 1997—1999. Member international advisory board International Computers Limited Ltd., London, 1999—2000, 2005—2006.
Board directors New Star Enhanced Income Trust, 2001—2003.
Member council Non-Profit Sector Research Fund, Washington, 1997—2001. Board directors Washington Concert Opera, from 1987, chairman, 1993—1997. Trustee The Phillips Collection, Washington, 1991—1998, Greater Washington Educational Telecomms.
Association, 1980—1988, Governor Ditchley Foundation, from 2004. Fellow All Souls College, Oxford, 1963-1970. Member Council Foreign Relations, International Institute Strategic Studies, Pratts Club, Metropolitan Club, Alibi.
Married Wendy Whitney, July 26, 1975. 1 child, Marian Whitney.