John Casson
British diplomat (-1971). Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission, Jordan 2007-2009, Head of Near East and North Africa Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2009-2010, Private Secretary (Foreign Affairs) to the Prime Minister 2011-2014, Ambassad
About John Casson
Born 1971. John Casson is a British diplomat.
John David Casson CMG (born 4 June 1971) is a British diplomat, who served as the British Ambassador to Egypt from August 2014 to August 2018.
Early life John David Casson was born in Birmingham, United Kingdom on 4 June 1971. Casson was born to Reverend David and Helen Casson.
In May 2015, Casson faced criticism on Twitter after making a joke referencing a recent Egyptian political controversy.
Casson was the leader of the disability charity L’Arche in the United Kingdom from January 2021 to August 2025.
Personal life Casson married his wife, Kathryn Rachel Clarke, in 2000.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Casson's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Casson's
Frequently asked questions
Who is John Casson?
British diplomat (-1971). Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission, Jordan 2007-2009, Head of Near East and North Africa Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2009-2010, Private Secretary (Foreign Affairs) to the Prime Minister 2011-2014, Ambassad
When was John Casson born?
John Casson was born on 4 June 1971 in Birmingham.
What is John Casson's occupation?
John Casson is a diplomat.
What nationality is John Casson?
John Casson is British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Casson. https://biography.guide/john-casson/
MLA: "John Casson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-casson/.
Chicago: "John Casson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-casson/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC