| Philip GreenOAM | |
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| High Commissioner of Australia to India | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Barry O'Farrell |
| Ambassador of Australia to Germany | |
| Preceded by | Lynette Wood |
| High Commissioner of Australia to Singapore | |
| In office 25 August 2012 – December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Chester |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Gosper |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Philip Green is an Australian diplomat who is currently the High Commissioner of Australia to India.
Early life and education
He holds a bachelor's in arts and a bachelor's in law from the University of Sydney.
Career
In 2002, he was awarded the OAM for his role in the response to the 2002 Bali Bombings.
He served as the Australian high commissioner in South Africa (2004-2008), and in Kenya (1998-2000).
Subsequently, he was appointed International Advisor to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, and was later appointed the Chief of Staff when Rudd was foreign minister.
He was appointed the Ambassador to Germany in 2020.
He was appointed High Commissioner to India in 2023.
Personal life
He is married to Susan Marks, who is a professor at the London School of Economics.
Awards
- OAM
- Honorary degrees from James Cook University and Murdoch University
References
- PTI (2023-06-16). "Philip Green to be Australia's new envoy to India". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "New Australian High Commissioner presents credentials to President of Singapore". Australian High Commission, Singapore. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ Flitton, Daniel (2012-08-24). "Don't mention Rudd: envoy's past job ignored". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "About Us - Australia's High Commissioner to India". Australian High Commission, New Delhi. Retrieved 2023-10-09.