John Gerrard Flynn

British diplomat

John Gerrard Flynn CMG (born 23 April 1937) is a former British Foreign Office diplomat.

He joined the Foreign Office in 1965 and was sent to Lusaka the following year.

He also served in the following positions:

  • Assistant Director, Canning House (1970)
  • Montevideo, Uruguay, Head of Chancery (1971)
  • Luanda, Angola, Chargé d'affaires (1978)
  • Brasília, Brazil, Counsellor (political; 1979)
  • Madrid, Spain, Counsellor (economic and commercial; 1982)
  • Swaziland, High Commissioner (1987–90)
  • Ambassador to Angola (1990–93)
  • Ambassador to Venezuela (1993–97; concurrently served as non-resident ambassador to the Dominican Republic, 1993–95)
  • Foreign Secretary's special representative to Sierra Leone, (1998–present)

Honours

Flynn was named Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1992.

External links

  • Biodata from Debrett's