Secretary of foreign affairs and trade and chief executive
Appointed February 2019.
Spent five years (2013-2018) as High Commissioner to Australia and was deputy secretary for the Australia, Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa Group from 2008-2013.
Earlier career included assignments in Tehran, Canberra, London and Papua New Guinea, where he was High Commissioner.
Has worked at the Ministry of Defence, and was seconded to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Joined MFAT in 1985.
Holds a Master’s in history and a BA (first class Hons) from Massey University.