Name David Reader | ||
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David Reader (born 1 October 1947) is a former British diplomat. He was previously British Ambassador to Cambodia, and High Commissioner to Swaziland.
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Education
Born in Barrow-in-Furness, Reader was educated at Barrow Grammar School.
Diplomatic career
Career 1998-2001 CAIRO (First Secretary, Commercial) 1996-1998 FCO (Joint Export Promotion Directorate) 1992-1995 BELGRADE (First Secretary) 1992 FCO (full-time language training) 1987-1991 BRISBANE (Consul Commercial) 1984-1987 FCO (Personnel Operations Department) 1982-1984 KATHMANDU (Third Secretary) 1979-1982 KINSHASA (Third Secretary) 1976-1979 FCO (Finance Department) 1974-1976 BUCHAREST (Accountant) 1972-1974 PARIS (Immigration Officer) 1969-1972 WARSAW (Accountant) 1964-1969 FCO (Commonwealth Relations Office) 1964 Entered FCO
Post retirement
Formerly Consultant with G4S, and British Cambodia Trade Organisation.
Currently Special Envoy, FCO.
Family
Marital Status: Married (Elaine) Children: 1 son (1975); 1 daughter (1980)