Tom Carter (diplomat)


Thomas Henry Carter is a British diplomat who was the British ambassador to Guatemala from 2015 to 2017.

Early life and education

Carter was born in Norwich to Claude and Anne Carter. He attended Norwich School and the University of Kent.

Career

Carter joined the Foreign Office in 1976. He served as Third Secretary in Paris, 1979–82, after holding positions in other nations he returned to Paris as First Secretary in 1990; and First Secretary in Bonn, 1990–95. He served as Head of the Political Section, Bangkok, 1999–2003; and Ambassador to Guatemala, 2015–17.

Personal life

Carter is married to fellow diplomat Carolyn Davidson. They have 2 sons.