Philip Green (diplomat)
Philip Green | |
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| High Commissioner of Australia to India | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Barry O'Farrell |
| Ambassador of Australia to Germany | |
| Preceded by | Lynette Wood |
| High Commissioner of Australia to Singapore | |
| In office 25 August 2012 – December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Chester |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Gosper |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Philip Green is an Australian diplomat who is currently the High Commissioner of Australia to India.[1]
Early life and education
He holds a bachelor's in arts and a bachelor's in law from the University of Sydney.[2]
Career
In 2002, he was awarded the OAM for his role in the response to the 2002 Bali Bombings.[2]
He served as the Australian high commissioner in South Africa (2004-2008), and in Kenya (1998-2000).[3]
Subsequently, he was appointed International Advisor to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, and was later appointed the Chief of Staff when Rudd was foreign minister.[4][3]
He was appointed the Ambassador to Germany in 2020.
He was appointed High Commissioner to India in 2023.
Personal life
He is married to Susan Marks, who is a professor at the London School of Economics.[4]
Awards
- OAM
- Honorary degrees from James Cook University and Murdoch University
References
- ^ PTI (2023-06-16). "Philip Green to be Australia's new envoy to India". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ a b "New Australian High Commissioner presents credentials to President of Singapore". Australian High Commission, Singapore. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ a b Flitton, Daniel (2012-08-24). "Don't mention Rudd: envoy's past job ignored". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ a b "About Us - Australia's High Commissioner to India". Australian High Commission, New Delhi. Retrieved 2023-10-09.