Robin Twyman
Biography
Robin Twyman has run the UK Government Office in Seattle since opening it January 2013. The Seattle office is a virtual part of the British Consulate General in San Francisco. Robin’s job is to promote political, economic and business ties between the UK and Washington State, with a particular focus on trade, investment, environment, technology and innovation. Robin has been in the United States since 2009, serving as First Secretary (Trade Policy, Business Affairs & Agriculture) at the British Embassy in Washington DC before coming to Seattle.
Robin was born in Canterbury, UK, and joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 1987. His diplomatic career has seen him serve overseas tours in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. His assignments have covered a range of foreign policy, security policy, communications and commercial diplomacy duties.
Robin is accompanied in Seattle by his wife, Laura (from Cleveland, Ohio), and their two children. They enjoy travelling, music and outdoor pursuits.
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Consul (Business and Government Affairs) at UK Government Office in Seattle
The Consul (Business and Government Affairs) at the UK Government Office in Seattle works to promote UK business, economic and political ties with Washington State.