Giles Paxman

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Giles Paxman
Paxman in 2013
Her Majesty's Ambassador to Spain
In office
2009–2013
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterGordon Brown
David Cameron
Preceded byDenise Holt
Succeeded bySimon Manley
Her Majesty's Ambassador to Mexico
In office
2005–2009
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterTony Blair
Gordon Brown
Preceded byDenise Holt
Personal details
Born
Timothy Giles Paxman

(1951-11-15) 15 November 1951 (age 72)
United Kingdom
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
SpouseSégolène Cayol
Children3
RelativesJeremy Paxman (brother)
Alma materMalvern College
New College, Oxford
ENA
OccupationDiplomat
Websitewww.gov.uk/government/people/giles-paxman

Timothy Giles Paxman CMG LVO (born 15 November 1951) is a British diplomat who was Ambassador to Mexico between 2005 and 2009 and then Ambassador to Spain between 2009 and 2013.

Career[edit]

Paxman became Ambassador to Spain on 19 October 2009. He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2013 New Year Honours "for services to UK interests in Spain and Mexico".[1] He was replaced by Simon Manley in October 2013.[2]

Personal life[edit]

Paxman is married to Ségolène Cayol, with whom he has three daughters. He is a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.[3] He is the younger brother of broadcaster Jeremy Paxman.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "No. 60367". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 2012. p. 3.
  2. ^ New British Ambassador arrives in Madrid, British Embassy Madrid, 28 October 2013
  3. ^ "No. 51932". The London Gazette. 10 November 1989. p. 12995.
  4. ^ "Giles Paxman 'keeps his brother Jeremy Paxman at a distance'". The Daily Telegraph. 8 August 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.