Martin James Shearman CVO (born 1965) is a British diplomat, who has served as the British Ambassador to Belgium since June 2019.[1]
Martin James Shearman | |
|---|---|
| British Ambassador to Belgium | |
| Assumed office June 2019 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | Alison Rose |
| British High Commissioner to Uganda | |
| In office 2008–2012 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Francois Gordon |
| Succeeded by | Alison Blackburne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Oxford |
Early life edit
Martin James Shearman was born in 1965.[2]
Shearman attended The Skinners' School in Tunbridge Wells and Trinity College, Oxford.[3]
Career edit
Before his assignment in Belgium, Shearman was posted in New York where he was responsible for the UK's engagement with the United Nations on development, humanitarian and human rights issues with the rank of Ambassador.[3] He has also served as British High Commissioner to Uganda and Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria.
Personal life edit
Shearman is married to Miriam Shearman. They have two children.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Belgium during Summer 2019". GOV.UK. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
- ^ "Meet the Mace Most Influential Ambassadors". Mace Magazine. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ a b c "British Ambassador to Belgium Martin Shearman CVO". GOV.UK. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
This article contains quotations from this source, which is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright.
External links edit
- "Shearman, Martin James". Who's Who. A & C Black. 2019. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- Martin Shearman on Twitter
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