British Ambassador-designate to Japan
Corin Robertson CMG
Biography
| 2026 | Tokyo, HM Ambassador-designate to Japan |
| 2023 to 2025 | FCDO Chief Operating Officer |
| 2022 to 2023 | FCDO Director General for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean |
| 2021 to 2022 | FCDO Transformation Director |
| 2018 to 2021 | UK Ambassador to Mexico |
| 2014 to 2017 | FCO, Director, Estates and Security |
| 2011 to 2014 | Ottawa, Deputy High Commissioner (Acting High Commissioner from November 2012 to June 2013) |
| 2008 to 2011 | FCO, Joint Head, Counter-Terrorism Department |
| 2007 to 2008 | FCO, Business Engagement Adviser |
| 2004 to 2006 | Brussels, First Secretary (Antici), UK Permanent Representation to the European Union |
| 2002 to 2004 | Brussels, Head, European Parliament Section, UK Permanent Representation to the European Union |
| 2001 to 2002 | FCO, Head, Gibraltar Section, Europe Directorate |
| 1997 to 2000 | Tokyo, Second Secretary (Global Issues/Trade Policy) |
| 1996 to 1997 | Full time language training (Japanese) |
| 1994 to 1995 | FCO, Desk Officer for Greece and Cyprus, Southern European Department |
British Ambassador-designate to Japan
The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the Embassy and its Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.
Previous roles in government
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Director General, Finance and Corporate
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Interim Director General, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Transformation Director
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British Ambassador to Mexico
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Director of Estates and Security
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Deputy Head of Mission, British High Commission Ottawa