Tom Carter (diplomat)
Tom Carter | |
|---|---|
| British Ambassador to Guatemala | |
| In office 2015–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Dickson |
| Succeeded by | Carolyn Davidson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Henry Carter 22 November 1953 |
| Spouse | Carolyn Davidson |
| Alma mater | University of Kent |
Thomas Henry Carter (born 22 November 1953) is a British diplomat who was the British ambassador to Guatemala from 2015 to 2017.[1]
Early life and education
Carter was born in Norwich to Claude and Anne Carter. He attended Norwich School and the University of Kent.[2]
Career
Carter joined the Foreign Office in 1976.[1] He served as Third Secretary in Paris, 1979–82, after holding positions in other nations he returned to Paris as First Secretary in 1990; and First Secretary in Bonn, 1990–95. He served as Head of the Political Section, Bangkok, 1999–2003; and Ambassador to Guatemala, 2015–17.[2]
Personal life
Carter is married to fellow diplomat Carolyn Davidson.[3] They have 2 sons.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Thomas Carter". GOV.UK. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "Carter, Thomas Henry, (born 22 Nov. 1953), HM Diplomatic Service, retired; Ambassador (non-resident) to Honduras, 2017–19". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u249346. ISBN 978-0-19-954088-4. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ Pidd, Helen (1 August 2008). "Saturday interview: Helen Pidd talks to the married couple who are also joint British high commissioners in Zambia". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 11 November 2020.