Antony Phillipson CMG
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Biography
Antony Phillipson took up his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa in July 2021. Antony joined the Civil Service in 1993 and has held a number of posts in the UK government.
Previous roles include:
- Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
- Counsellor at the Embassy in Washington
- Prime Minister’s Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs
- Head of the FCO Iran Coordination Group
- High Commissioner to Singapore
- Director (EU External), European and Global Issues Secretariat, Cabinet Office
- Director of Trade and Partnerships in the Department for Exiting the European Union (DexEU)
Antony has a degree in modern history from the University of Oxford.
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British High Commissioner to South Africa
The High Commissioner is the UK government’s representative in a Commonwealth nation. They are responsible for the direction and work of the High Commission and its Deputy High Commissions and/or Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.
Previous roles in government
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HM Trade Commissioner for North America
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British Consul General in New York
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Director for International Agreements and Trade
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British High Commissioner to Singapore