John Casson
British diplomat (born 1971)
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John David Casson CMG (born 4 June 1971) is a British diplomat, who served as the British Ambassador to Egypt from August 2014 to August 2018.
John David Casson | |
|---|---|
| British Ambassador to Egypt | |
| In office August 2014 – August 2018 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | James Watt |
| Succeeded by | Sir Geoffrey Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 June 1971 |
Early life
John David Casson was born in Birmingham, United Kingdom on 4 June 1971.[1] Casson was born to Reverend David and Helen Casson.[1]
Casson was educated at Ashcroft High School in Luton, Bedfordshire and Tiffin School, a boys' grammar school in Kingston upon Thames, London.[1] After Tiffin, Casson attended Richmond upon Thames College.[1]
Career
Ambassador to Egypt
Casson was appointed the British Ambassador to Egypt in August 2014 until August 2018.[2][3]
In May 2015, Casson faced criticism on Twitter after making a joke referencing a recent Egyptian political controversy.[4]
Casson was the leader of the disability charity L’Arche in the United Kingdom from January 2021 to August 2025.[5]
Personal life
Casson married his wife, Kathryn Rachel Clarke, in 2000.[1] Casson speaks fluent Arabic.[2] Casson identifies as a Christian.[5] He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2014 Birthday Honours list.[6]