Joined HM Diplomatic Service, 1969: United Nations Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, 1969–71; Bonn, 1971–74; Brasilia, 1974–78; Maritime, Aviation and Environment Department, FCO, 1978–81; Press Secretary, Bonn, 1981–86; Head, Commonwealth Co-ordination Department, FCO, 1986–88; Head, Training Department, FCO, 1988–90; Counsellor, Lisbon, 1990–94; Ambassador to Lithuania, 1995–98; on secondment to BOC Group, 1998–99; Minister and Deputy…