Chris Sainty
Christopher James Sainty (born 29 March 1967) is a British diplomat and civil servant. He is the current British Ambassador to Portugal.[1]
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| British Ambassador to Portugal | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2018 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Theresa May Boris Johnson |
| Preceded by | Kirsty Hayes |
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| Born | 29 March 1967 London, England |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Sir John Sainty |
| Education | Westminster School |
| Alma mater | New College, Oxford (BA) |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Early life and education
Sainty was born on 29 March 1967 in London, England, as the first son of Sir John Sainty. He was educated at Westminster School, an all-boys public school attached to Westminster Abbey.[2] He studied mathematics and philosophy at New College, Oxford, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.[1][2]
Career
Sainty entered the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1989, beginning his career as a diplomat.[2]
He was Deputy Head of Mission in The Hague from 2006 to 2008, and in Rome from August 2011 to August 2015.[1][2] Since 1 October 2018, he has served as the British Ambassador to Portugal.[3]
Personal life
Sainty is married to Sarah. Together they have three children: two daughters and a son.[2]
References
- "British Ambassador to Portugal Chris Sainty". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- "Sainty, Christopher James". Who's Who 2019. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2018. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U290402. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- "Chris Sainty is the new British Ambassador to Portugal". GOV.UK. British Embassy Lisbon. 8 October 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
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| Preceded by Kirsty Hayes |
British Ambassador to Portugal 2018–present |
Incumbent |