Bruce was the British Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata from 2016 to 2019. Previously he was Ambassador in Minsk from July 2012 to January 2016. Bruce grew up on a…
Bruce was the British Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata from 2016 to 2019. Previously he was Ambassador in Minsk from July 2012 to January 2016.
Bruce grew up on a farm in southern England and enjoys walking in the countryside and visiting wild places.
He studied modern history at Durham University, and takes a keen interest in the history of the places he visits.
Bruce used to play cricket when he could see the ball. Now he enjoys watching cricket and many other sports in his spare time.
He has had a varied career in the Foreign Office. Between his postings to Amman (1988-91), Milan (1995-9) and Madrid (2003-7), he has spent much of his career in London mostly dealing with Europe and Africa.
He is married with two grown up sons.
