Robin Barnett CMG
British Ambassador to Poland
The Ambassador represents Her Majesty The Queen and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the Embassy and its Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.
Biography
Robin Barnett arrived Warsaw in July 2011 to take up his appointment as British Ambassador to Poland. His previous career has concentrated on Central and Eastern Europe and multi-lateral diplomacy. This is his third posting to Poland which he remembers from the times of both martial law and NATO accession. Robin’s third arrival coincided with Poland’s first ever EU Presidency.
Robin began his career in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1980 as Desk Officer for Indonesia and the Philippines. In addition to Poland, he has been posted to Vienna, New York and Bucharest, where he was Ambassador. He has also served as Director of UK Visas and Managing Director of the Business Group in UK Trade and Investment
Robin studied Law at Birmingham University. He has a son and a stepson and is a great admirer of Sir Alex Ferguson and a supporter of Manchester United.