Jon Philp

Jonathan (Jon) Philp (born 1960 in Bangkok) is an Australian diplomat and career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 

On 9 August 2012, Bob Carr announced Philp as the next Australian ambassador to Afghanistan. He presented his credentials to Afghan President Hamid Karzai on 31 January 2013. 

Before he was chosen as ambassador, Philp was the Assistant Secretary, International Organisations Branch and Assistant Secretary, Consular Operations Branch.

He has previously served overseas as Ambassador to Turkey; Deputy Head of Mission in Myanmar and postings to Saudi Arabia, Vientiane, London, Nairobi and Madrid.

Mr Philp holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the Australian National University. He speaks Arabic and French.

Postings

 1986-1988 - Third Secretary, Australian Embassy in Riyadh
 1992-1995 - Deputy Head of Mission, Australian Embassy in Yangon
 1996-1998 - Director, Southeast Asian Issues
 1999 - Assistance Secretary, Diplomatic Security Branch
 2001-2004 - Ambassador, Australian Embassy in Ankara
 2004-2007 - Head of International Relations, Woodside Petroleum
 2008-2009 - Somalia Taskforce, Nairobi
 2009-2011 - Assistance Secretary, Consular Operations Branch
 2012 - Assistant Secretary, International Organisations Branch
 2013-present - Ambassador, Australian Embassy in Kabul

References

Category:Living people
Category:1960 births
Category:Ambassadors of Australia
Category:Politicians from Bangkok