Robin Twyman

Consul United Kingdom Government Office in Seattle
Seattle, Washington, USA

Robin Twyman took up his assignment as Consul (Business & Government Affairs) at the UK Government Office in Seattle in January 2013. His job is to support trade, investment and scientific research collaboration between the UK and Washington State. Robin has been in the United States since 2009. He served as First Secretary (Trade Policy, Business Affairs & Agriculture) at the British Embassy in Washington DC before coming to Seattle.

Robin was born in Canterbury, UK, in 1968. He joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1987. His diplomatic career has also seen him serve overseas tours in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. His assignments at home and abroad have covered a range of foreign policy, security policy, communications and commercial diplomacy duties.

Robin is accompanied in Seattle by his wife, Laura (from Cleveland, Ohio), and their two daughters.   They enjoy travelling, music and outdoor pursuits.