Corin Robertson

Biography

Ms Corin Robertson was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Mexico from October 2018 to July 2021 in succession to Mr Duncan Taylor CBE who retired from the Diplomatic Service.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full name: Corin Jean Stella Robertson

Married to: James Robertson

Children: Two

2017 Director, Influence Group, National Security Secretariat

2014 – 2017 FCO, Director, Estates and Security

2011 – 2014 Ottawa, Deputy High Commissioner (Acting High Commissioner from November 2012 to June 2013)

2008 – 2011 FCO, Joint Head, Counter-Terrorism Department

2007 – 2008 FCO, Business Engagement Adviser

2004 – 2006 Brussels, First Secretary (Antici), UK Permanent Representation to the European Union

2002 – 2004 Brussels, Head, European Parliament Section, UK Permanent Representation to the European Union

2001 – 2002 FCO, Head, Gibraltar Section, Europe Directorate

2000 FCO, Desk Officer, Middle East Peace Process, Middle East Department

1997 – 2000 Tokyo, Second Secretary (Global Issues/Trade Policy)

1995 – 1997 Full time language training (Japanese)

1994 – 1995 FCO, Desk Officer for Greece and Cyprus, Southern European Department

Previous roles in government

  • British Ambassador to Mexico
  • Director of Estates and Security
  • Deputy Head of Mission, British High Commission Ottawa