Chris Sainty

Christopher James Sainty (born 29 March 1967) is a British diplomat and civil servant. He is the current British Ambassador to Portugal.[1]

His Excellency

Chris Sainty
British Ambassador to Portugal
Assumed office
1 October 2018
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterTheresa May
Boris Johnson
Preceded byKirsty Hayes
Personal details
Born (1967-03-29) 29 March 1967
London, England
Children3
FatherSir John Sainty
EducationWestminster School
Alma materNew College, Oxford (BA)
OccupationDiplomat

Early life and education

Sainty was born on 29 March 1967 in London, England, as the first son of Sir John Sainty. He was educated at Westminster School, an all-boys public school attached to Westminster Abbey.[2] He studied mathematics and philosophy at New College, Oxford, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.[1][2]

Career

Sainty entered the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1989, beginning his career as a diplomat.[2]

He was Deputy Head of Mission in The Hague from 2006 to 2008, and in Rome from August 2011 to August 2015.[1][2] Since 1 October 2018, he has served as the British Ambassador to Portugal.[3]

Personal life

Sainty is married to Sarah. Together they have three children: two daughters and a son.[2]

References
  1. "British Ambassador to Portugal Chris Sainty". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  2. "Sainty, Christopher James". Who's Who 2019. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2018. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U290402. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  3. "Chris Sainty is the new British Ambassador to Portugal". GOV.UK. British Embassy Lisbon. 8 October 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Kirsty Hayes		 British Ambassador to Portugal
2018–present		 Incumbent
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