Simon Wren CBE
Biography
Simon was the interim Director of Communication at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office from April to October 2018. He is a graduate of the Royal College of Defence Studies and was previously Director of Communications and Head of News in both the UK Home Office and the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Simon has extensive crisis media handling experience having been deployed in support of the initial phases of operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Simon previously worked as a policy official in the UK MOD focussed on international relations and long-term strategic planning.
Simon is an avid supporter of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and enjoys attending extremely loud heavy metal concerts. He is married to Sheila. They have no children, but have 3 small terriers.
Previous roles in government
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Director of Communication
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Director, Communications