Career
After 14 years serving as a diplomat in Japan and as British ambassador, 1999–2004, he became Chief Executive of Hitachi Europe Limited. at the age of 56. His previous roles have included Director of International Security at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations and Head of Security Policy Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He now works as Chief Executive (Europe) for Hitachi Global. He is also an avid fan of Doncaster Rovers.
