Change of British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa: Antony Phillipson

Mr Antony Phillipson has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa in succession to Mr Nigel Casey CMG MVO, who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Phillipson will take up his appointment during July 2021.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Antony John Phillipson

Married to: Julie Elizabeth Phillipson

Children: Three sons

Year

Role

2017 to present

North America, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner and New York, British Consul General

2016 to 2017

DExEU, Director, Trade and Partnerships

2015 to 2016

Cabinet Office, Director, European & Global Issues Secretariat

2011 to 2015

Singapore, British High Commissioner

2010 to 2011

Pre-posting training

2007 to 2010

FCO, Iran Co-ordinator, Middle East and North Africa Department

2004 to 2007

No 10 Downing Street, Private Secretary to the Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs

2002 to 2004

Washington, Counsellor Trade / Transport then Counsellor Global Issues

2000 to 2002

Washington, First Secretary Trade Policy

1998 to 2000

DTI, Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry

1996 to 1998

DTI, Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry

1995 to 1996

DTI, Desk Officer, North American Trade Policy Unit

1994 to 1995

DTI, Desk Officer, Competition Policy Division

1993 to 1994

DTI, Desk Officer, Technology Programmes and Services Division

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