Louis Susman
| Louis Susman | |
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| United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 10, 2009 |
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| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Robert H. Tuttle |
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| Born | 1938 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Marjorie |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Washington University in St. Louis |
Louis B. Susman (born 1938) is an American lawyer, retired investment banker, and the current United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Nominated by President Barack Obama, he was confirmed by the Senate on July 10, 2009, and sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Susman is a longtime and prolific fundraiser for Democratic Party candidates, including Obama and 2004 presidential nominee John Kerry.[1] According to the Agence France-Presse (AFP), "US ambassador residences in London and Paris have long been retreats for presidents' wealthy friends.[2] However, his appointment was criticized because among other things, Obama had promised to appoint more career diplomats as ambassadors to prestige posts.[3]
Susman served on the Democratic National Committee from 1972 to 1982. He retired in 2009 as vice chairman of Citigroup Global Markets in Chicago.
He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and earned his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis.[2][3][4]
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- ^ Carol Felsenthal (February 10, 2010). "Our Man in London". Chicago magazine. http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/February-2010/Our-Man-in-London-On-Louis-Susmans-appointment-as-ambassador-to-the-UK/. Retrieved August 30, 2010.
- ^ a b AFP staff (July 10, 2009). "US Senate approves key Obama envoys". AFP. Google News. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jOD50fwToGTErw4wtVEqgyIkwydA. Retrieved August 30, 2010.
- ^ a b Toby Harnden (May 21, 2009). "Barack Obama to appoint Louis Susman American ambassador in London". Daily Telegraph (UK). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/5359230/Barack-Obama-to-appoint-Louis-Susman-American-ambassador-in-London.html. Retrieved August 30, 2010.
- ^ Tim Shipman (February 21, 2009). "Louis Susman: Obama's choice as London envoy: Barack Obama might very well owe his national political career to Louis Susman.". Daily Telegraph (UK). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/4742696/Louis-Susman-Obamas-choice-as-London-envoy.html. Retrieved August 30, 2010.
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| Preceded by Robert H. Tuttle |
U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom 2009– |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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