Robin Twyman - Consul, Business & Government Affairs, Seattle
UK Government
Robin Twyman (British Consul, Seattle) will speak about the Special Relationship between the UK Government and the United States, the new UK Government's priorities, and how they both directly impact the strong and prosperous relationship between Britain and Washington State.
About the Speaker
Robin Twyman has been Consul (Business & Government Affairs) at the UK Government Office in Seattle since January 2013. The Seattle office is a virtual part of the British Consulate General in San Francisco. Robin’s job is to promote political, economic and business ties between the UK and Washington State, with a particular focus on trade, investment, environment and innovation. Robin has been in the United States since 2009, serving 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, and joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 1987. His diplomatic career has seen him serve overseas tours in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. His assignments 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.
Robin will be introduced by Kaj Pedersen.
