Jon Philp
| Jon Philp | |
|---|---|
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Jon Philp (2012) | |
| Born |
1960 (age 54–55) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation | Australian public servant and diplomat |
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Jonathan (Jon) Philp (born 1960 in Bangkok)[1] is an Australian diplomat and career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
On 9 August 2012, Bob Carr appointed Philp as Australian ambassador to Afghanistan.[2][3] He presented his credentials to Afghan President Hamid Karzai on 31 January 2013.[4]
Prior to his ambassadorial appointment, Phil was the Assistant Secretary, International Organisations Branch and Assistant Secretary, Consular Operations Branch.
He has previously served overseas as Ambassador to Turkey; Deputy Head of Mission, Myanmar and postings to Saudi Arabia, Vientiane, London, Nairobi and Madrid.
Philp holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the Australian National University. He speaks Arabic and French.
Postings
- 1986-1988 - Third Secretary, Australian Embassy in Riyadh
- 1992-1995 - Deputy Head of Mission, Australian Embassy in Yangon
- 1996-1998 - Director, Southeast Asian Issues
- 1999 - Assistance Secretary, Diplomatic Security Branch
- 2001-2004 - Ambassador, Australian Embassy in Ankara
- 2004-2007 - Head of International Relations, Woodside Petroleum
- 2008-2009 - Somalia Taskforce, Nairobi
- 2009-2011 - Assistance Secretary, Consular Operations Branch
- 2012 - Assistant Secretary, International Organisations Branch
- 2013–2015 - Ambassador, Australian Embassy in Kabul[1]
References
- 1 2 "CAPS hosts Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan". Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies. 6 July 2013. Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ↑ "New ambassador to Afghanistan named". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ↑ Carr, Bob (10 August 2012). "Ambassador to Afghanistan" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ↑ "President Karzai Receives Diplomatic Credentials of New Australian Ambassador". President of Afghanistan. 31 January 2013. Archived from the original on 15 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
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| Diplomatic posts | ||
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| Preceded by Ian Forsyth |
Australian Ambassador to Turkey 2001 – 2004 |
Succeeded by Jean Dunn |
| Preceded by Paul Foley |
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan 2012 – 2015 |
Succeeded by Matthew Anderson |
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