Mr Antony Phillipson has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa in succession to Mr Nigel Casey CMG MVO, who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Phillipson will take up his appointment during July 2021.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Antony John Phillipson
Married to: Julie Elizabeth Phillipson
Children: Three sons
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2017 to present | North America, Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner and New York, British Consul General |
| 2016 to 2017 | DExEU, Director, Trade and Partnerships |
| 2015 to 2016 | Cabinet Office, Director, European & Global Issues Secretariat |
| 2011 to 2015 | Singapore, British High Commissioner |
| 2010 to 2011 | Pre-posting training |
| 2007 to 2010 | FCO, Iran Co-ordinator, Middle East and North Africa Department |
| 2004 to 2007 | No 10 Downing Street, Private Secretary to the Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs |
| 2002 to 2004 | Washington, Counsellor Trade / Transport then Counsellor Global Issues |
| 2000 to 2002 | Washington, First Secretary Trade Policy |
| 1998 to 2000 | DTI, Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry |
| 1996 to 1998 | DTI, Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry |
| 1995 to 1996 | DTI, Desk Officer, North American Trade Policy Unit |
| 1994 to 1995 | DTI, Desk Officer, Competition Policy Division |
| 1993 to 1994 | DTI, Desk Officer, Technology Programmes and Services Division |
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