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Martin James Shearman CVO (born 1965) is a British former diplomat who served as British ambassador to Belgium from 2019 to 2024. He previously served as British high commissioner to Uganda from 2008 to 2012 and held diplomatic posts in Japan, Nigeria and at the United Nations.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Shearman was educated at The Skinners' School in Tunbridge Wells and Trinity College, Oxford.[2]
Diplomatic career
[edit]Shearman joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1989, initially working in the European Community Department. From 1991 to 1993 he undertook Japanese language training before serving at the British Embassy, Tokyo from 1993 to 1996, where he worked on British business, trade and investment interests.[1]
He subsequently held a number of positions dealing with European and security policy. From 1997 to 1999 he was head of the FCO's NATO Section and was also seconded to the NATO International Secretariat. In 1997 he was seconded to the Cabinet Office for a review of government trade promotion structures, and from 1996 to 1997 he worked on secondment to the Department of Trade and Industry.[1]
From 2000 to 2002, Shearman was deputy European correspondent in the FCO's Europe Directorate. He served as deputy high commissioner to Nigeria from 2003 to 2006, followed by roles as European correspondent and head of the European Union External Department from 2006 to 2008.[1]
High Commissioner to Uganda
[edit]Shearman served as British high commissioner to Uganda from 2008 to 2012.[3]
United Nations
[edit]From 2013 to 2017, Shearman served at the United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations in New York City, where he was head of development and human rights and held the rank of ambassador.[1]
During his posting to the United Nations, Shearman represented the United Kingdom in debates on issues including human rights, development and post-conflict peacebuilding. In 2014 he delivered a British statement to the United Nations Security Council on post-conflict peacebuilding.[4] He subsequently represented the United Kingdom in United Nations discussions concerning human rights in countries including Iran and Ukraine.[5]
Ambassador to Belgium
[edit]In January 2019 it was announced that Shearman would succeed Alison Rose as British ambassador to Belgium. He took up the post in June 2019.[1]
As ambassador, Shearman represented the United Kingdom in Belgium during a period that included the UK's withdrawal from the European Union and the subsequent development of UK–EU relations. He also represented the British government in engagements with Belgian political, business and cultural institutions.[6]
Shearman left the ambassadorship in September 2024, when Anne Sherriff succeeded him. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office stated that he was transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.[7]
Honours
[edit]Shearman was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO).[1]
Personal life
[edit]Shearman is married to fellow diplomat Miriam Shearman. They have two children.[8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Belgium during Summer 2019". Foreign and Commonwealth Office. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
- ↑ "Martin Shearman CVO". Government of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
- ↑ "Change of British High Commissioner to Uganda". Foreign and Commonwealth Office. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
- ↑ "Effective and well-planned UN peacebuilding interventions can improve people's lives". Foreign and Commonwealth Office. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
- ↑ "The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned at the persecution of the Crimea Tatar minority". Foreign and Commonwealth Office. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
- ↑ "HMA Martin Shearman introduces himself to UK nationals in Belgium". Government of the United Kingdom. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
- ↑ "Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Belgium: Anne Sherriff". Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ambassador's Lecture: H.E. Martin Shearman, Ambassador to the United Kingdom in Belgium". KU Leuven. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
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