I arrived at British Embassy Athens on a snowy Sunday night in January 2012. I research and report on range of economic issues and priorities, and pursue opportunities to enhance…
I arrived at British Embassy Athens on a snowy Sunday night in January 2012. I research and report on range of economic issues and priorities, and pursue opportunities to enhance UK/Greek co-operation on boosting growth and European prosperity. I am particularly interested in the ‘real’ economy and the effects of the crisis on society, businesses and people’s day-to-day lives. My previous posting was in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, where I worked alongside the US/UK/Danish military and the Afghan government on developing governance, delivering development and brokering local peace agreements with the Taliban. Within the Foreign Office in London I have worked predominantly on Middle East issues, and spent some time in Israel. I hold a Masters in International Relations from Exeter University and refreshed my economics via the London School of Economics executive education programme. In 2001 I visited Greece for the first time, and have been drawn back many times since. I love the sea and the scenery and spend my spare time trying to experience as much of Greece as possible and understand this complex and fascinating land
