Martin Williams (diplomat)


Martin John Williams , is a British diplomat. He was High Commissioner to New Zealand and concurrently the Governor of the Pitcairn Islands from 1998 to 2001. Williams serves as a consultant to the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust.

Career

Williams is a career member of the British Foreign Office having entered the FCO in 1963. His assignments include 1993-95 On loan to Northern Ireland Office, 1990-92 FCO, 1986-90 ROME, 1982-85 NEW DELHI, 1980-82 FCO, 1977-80 TEHRAN, 1974-77 FCO, 1972-73 FCO, 1970-72 MILAN, 1966-69 MANILA, 1965-66 FCO, 1964-65 FCO, and 1963-64 FCO.

Personal life

Williams was born on 3 November 1941. He is married to the artist, Mrs Sue Williams. They have 2 sons, born 1966 and 1967.