Simon Gass
Haut représentant civil de l'OTAN en Afghanistan
2011
Professional
| April 2009 - date | British Ambassador, Tehran |
| Key issues: Iran nuclear; regional affairs; human rights; bilateral negotiations | |
| 2004-2009 | British Ambassador, Athens |
| Key issues: Turkey/Cyprus; Balkans; EU affairs; consular matters | |
| 2001 -2004 |
Finance Director, Foreign and Commonwealth Office responsible for $2.6bn budget. Simultaneously member of FCQ Main Board |
| 1998-2001 | Deputy Head of Mission, Pretoria |
| 1995-1998 |
Deputy then Head of FCD Department responsible for Intenal European Union Affairs including negotiation and ratification of Amsterdam Treaty |
| 1992-1995 | First Secretary EU/Economic, British Embassy Rome |
| 1990-1992 | Assistant Private Secretary to Secretary of State, FCO |
| 1987-1990 |
First Secretary, Security Policy Department, responsible for national and NATO nuclear issues |
Earlier postings include Greece and Nigeria
Personal
Languages: English, Greek. Some French, Italian and Farsi
Born 1956
Married, with three adult children