Mark Canning CMG has been British Ambassador to Indonesia since August 2011. He serves concurrently as British Ambassador to the Association of South East Asian Nations(ASEAN)and to Timor Leste. He is a career member of the UK Foreign Service and has occupied a series of challenging and sensitive senior diplomatic appointments. Prior to his current position he served as Britain's Ambassador to Zimbabwe (2009-2011) and British Ambassador to Myanmar (Burma)(2005-2009). Prior to his three Ambassadorial assignments, he served as a Deputy High Commissioner at the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
Mark Canning was educated at Downside School and London University. He holds also a Masters in Business Administration. He joined the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1974 and has served in a wide variety of diplomatic roles, both at home and overseas. His appointments in London have included spells working on counter-terrorism, security and other foreign policy issues. His overseas posts have had a strong focus on the emerging markets of the Asia Pacific, but he has also served in Africa, the US and Latin America.
Mark Canning was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in HM The Queen's 2009 New Year Honours list. He is married with one daughter.
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| Preceded by Victoria Bowman |
British Ambassador to Burma 2006–2009 |
Succeeded by Andrew Heyn |
| Preceded by Martin Hatfull |
British Ambassador to Indonesia 2011-present |
Succeeded by incumbent |