John Coles (diplomat)

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Sir Arthur John Coles, GCMG (born 13 November 1937) is a retired British diplomat. He served as the Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (head of the diplomatic staff) from 1994-1997.[1][2]

Offices held

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by British Ambassador to Jordan
1984-1988 		Succeeded by
Preceded by British High Commissioner to Australia
1988-1991 		Succeeded by
Government offices
Preceded by
Unknown
 Deputy Under-Secretary of State, Asia and the Americas, of the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
1991-1994 		Succeeded by
Unknown
Preceded by Permanent Secretary of the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
1994-1997 		Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ The Ditchley Foundation. "The Governors". Archived from the original on 2006-09-26. Retrieved 2009-07-21. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Andrew Marshall (1997-02-08). "Irresistible rise of man with plan". The Independent. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
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