Jonathan Gilbert (diplomat)

Jonathan James Gilbert is an Australian diplomat and senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He has been Australia’s Ambassador to Kuwait since 2017.[1]

His Excellency

Jonathan Gilbert
Australian Ambassador to Kuwait
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byWarren Hauck
Personal details
Born (1977-06-20) 20 June 1977
Sydney, Australia
NationalityAustralian
ResidenceKuwait City
EducationNewington College
University of Sydney
OccupationCareer officer with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
ProfessionDiplomat

Early life and education

He was born in Sydney and attended Newington College from Year 3 in 1986 until completing his HSC in 1995. Gilbert holds a Master of International Studies and a Bachelor of Economics (Social Sciences) from the University of Sydney.[2]

Career

Before Gilbert's appointment as Ambassador to Kuwait He was Deputy Head of Mission, Australian Embassy, Baghdad. In Canberra, he has served as Team Leader, Staffing Operations Section; Assistant Director, India Political Section; and Assistant Director, Strategic and Defence Policy Section. He previously served overseas as First Secretary at the Australian Embassy, Manila.[3]

References
  1. Australian Ambassadors and other representatives Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  2. Jonathan Gilbert (ON 1995) Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  3. Ambassador to Kuwait Retrieved 17 June 2017.
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