Hugh Philpott
Hugh Stanley Philpott OBE is a British diplomat who currently serves as Ambassador to Turkmenistan.[1][2][3]
Hugh Stanley Philpott | |
|---|---|
| British Ambassador to Turkmenistan | |
| Assumed office September 2019 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Boris Johnson |
| Preceded by | Thorhilda Abbott-Watt |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Career
Hugh Stanley Philpott began his career at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1980, where he dealt with a wide range of issues, including international security, foreign countries and the Middle East. He previously served in cities such as Oslo, Budapest, Baghdad, Washington and Muscat. He also worked at the UK Department for International Development, responsible for technical support to Russia, as well as the UK Department of Enterprise, Innovation and Crafts, where he led the British science and innovation network.
Since 2015, as ambassador, he headed the British diplomatic mission in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.[4]
In November 2018, he was appointed British Ambassador to Turkmenistan.[5] September 26, 2019 presented credentials in Turkmenistan.[6][7]
Personal life
Hugh Stanley Philpott is married to Janine Frederica Philpott.
References
- British Ambassador to Turkmenistan
- Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan
- Новый посол Великобритании приступил к работе в Туркменистане
- Новый посол Великобритании в Таджикистане приступил к своим обязанностям
- Назначен новый посол Великобритании в Туркменистане
- В Туркменистане начал работу новый посол Великобритании
- Новый посол Великобритании приступил к работе в Туркменистане
External links
- Hugh Philpott, gov.uk
- Hugh Philpott on Facebook
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robin Ord-Smith |
British Ambassador to Tajikistan 2015–2019 |
Succeeded by Matthew Lawson |
| Preceded by Thorhilda Abbott-Watt |
British Ambassador to Turkmenistan 2019–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |