Philip Green is an Australian diplomat. He is the Australian High Commissioner to India. He has also served as ambassador to Germany, Kenya, South Africa and Singapore.
Wiki/Biography
Philip Victor Green OAM (Order of Australia) was born on Monday 9 November 1959 (age 64; as of 2024). His zodiac sign is Scorpio. He received his Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from the University of Sydney (USYD), Australia. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Sydney.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′9″
Hair color: gray and blonde
Eye color: gray
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
Green’s husband, Susan Marks, is a professor of international law at the London School of Economics (LSE). She is a Fellow of the British Academy.
Philip Green and Susan Marks
Profession
Philip Green served as a diplomat in four countries. He has served as Australia’s Ambassador to Germany, Kenya (1998-2000), South Africa (2004-2008) and Singapore (2012-2016). In 2004, he headed the Australian Intelligence Agencies Review Secretariat. From 2009 to 2010, he served as the international adviser to the then Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. From 2010 to 2012, he served as chief of staff to Kevin Rudd, then foreign minister. During Donald Trump’s term in office (2017-2021), Philip also worked on Australia’s foreign relations with the United States of America. During this period he served as Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. In 2016, he played an important role in strengthening Australia’s relationship with Singapore through agreements such as the Australia-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. Since 2017, he has overseen the implementation of Australia’s Indo-Pacific strategy. He is also involved in work on agreements such as the Enhanced Strategic Partnership with Germany and the 2021 Australia-Germany Hydrogen Agreement.
Australian envoy to India
In June 2023, Australian Foreign Minister Anthony Wong announced that Philip Green would become the next Australian High Commissioner to India after Barry O’Farrell. He is Australia’s 22nd High Commissioner to India.
Philip Green handed over his credentials to President Drupadi Murmu after taking office as Australia’s Special Envoy to India
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Philip Green was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his role in the response to the 2002 Bali horror tragedy, also known as the 2002 Bali bombings.
- In 2016, Philip Green was awarded an honorary doctorate from James Cook University in Australia.
- In 2017, Philip Green received an honorary university doctorate from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia.
Favorites
- Indian Cricketer: Virat Kohli
- Australian Cricketer: Glenn Maxwell
Facts/Trivia
- Philip Green took to Twitter to talk about enjoying Indian delicacies like idlis, chole bhature, paratha and jalebi.
Making the most of the first weekend of 2024 #derry By tasting delicious food #oldderry – Chole Bhature at Giani’s Di Hatti; paratha at Gaya Prasad Shiv Charan Paranthe Wale (since 1872!); Jalebi at the old Jalebi Wala restaurant (since 1884!) and masala milk tea at Bhupendra’s. marvelous! pic.twitter.com/WQTIWhGBDt
— Philip Green OAM (@AusHCIndia) January 15, 2024
- Philip loves to play cricket. He started playing while still in school and continued to play with friends and family.
philip green playing cricket
- Because of Philip Green’s high position, the title “Your Excellency” was added to his name.
- Philip Green is not a vegetarian.
Philip Green OAM barbecue pictures
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