John Tucknott CMG MBE
Biography
John Anthony Tucknott is British Deputy High Commissioner, Karachi and UK Trade and Investment Director for Pakistan since May 2013.
John holds a MA (Hons) in International Studies from King’s College London. His specializations have been in the Middle East and Politico-Military issues, specializing in NBC non-proliferation and disarmament. As a senior British Diplomat, John has a wide-range of experience and knowledge in international affairs, including trade and investment promotion. John joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1977.
| May 2013 | Present - Deputy High Commissioner, Karachi and Director Trade and Investment, Pakistan |
| August 2010 – March 2013 | HM Ambassador to Nepal |
| December 2009 - February 2010 | Director, Global Investment Conference – London 2010 |
| 2007 -2009 | Deputy Head of Mission in Baghdad |
| 2005 – 2007 | Senior Directing Staff (Civilian) at the Royal College of Defence Studies (London) |
| 2002 - 2005 | Director, Trade and Investment Development and Deputy Head of Mission in Stockholm |
| 2000 – 2001 | UK Coordinator for War Crimes Issues, FCO |
| 1998 – 2000 | Deputy Head, Non-Proliferation Department, FCO |
| 1995 – 1998 | First Secretary at the United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations in New York |
| 1993-1995 | Head of Section, Security Policy Department, FCO |
| 1987 – 1988 | Desk Officer, West African Department |
| 1986 – 1987 | Assistant Desk Officer, North American Department, FCO |
| 1982 – 1985 | Assistant Management Officer, Cairo |
| 1980 – 1982 | Archivist, Rome |
| 1978 – 1980 | Clerical Officer, Office of the Lord Privy Seal, FCO |
| 1977 – 1978 | Clerical Officer, Communications Operations Department, FCO |
John is married to Riitta-Leena Tucknott with whom he has a son.
Previous roles in government
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British Deputy High Commissioner Karachi
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British Ambassador to Nepal