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Stephen Wright

b. 1946

British diplomat

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Born 1946. Stephen Wright is a British diplomat.

Sir Stephen John Leadbetter Wright, KCMG (born 7 December 1946) is a retired British diplomat who was Chief Executive Officer of International Financial Services London from 2008 to 2010 and is currently a Senior Adviser to Mitsui & Co.

Born in Quito, Ecuador, where he read modern history. He joined HM Diplomatic Service in 1968 and served in Havana, New York, Brussels, New Delhi, and Washington, D.C. He was Director for European Union Affairs at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) 1994–1996, deputy Under-Secretary at the FCO from 2000 to 2002, and Ambassador to Spain and the Principality of Andorra 2003–2007.

Since retiring from the Diplomatic Service in 2007, Wright has been a senior adviser to the Good Governance Group as well as CEO of International Financial Services London 2008–2010, senior adviser to TheCityUK 2010–11, and Senior Adviser to Mitsui & Co Europe plc since 2008. and they had a son and a daughter. In 2002 he married Elizabeth Abbott (Abbey) Rosemont.

Wright’s recreations are music, opera, art, and rowing.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Shrewsbury School, The Queen's College
Positions held
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Spain
Employers
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Sir Stephen John Leadbetter Wright

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stephen Wright?

British diplomat

When was Stephen Wright born?

Stephen Wright was born on 7 December 1946.

What is Stephen Wright's occupation?

Stephen Wright is a diplomat.

What nationality is Stephen Wright?

Stephen Wright is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stephen Wright

· Wikidata: Q7610890

· DBpedia: Stephen Wright (diplomat)

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