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Simon McDonald was born on 9 March, 1961 in Salford District, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, is a British diplomat. Discover Simon McDonald's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
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| Occupation |
Diplomat |
| Age |
63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
9 March, 1961 |
| Birthday |
9 March |
| Birthplace |
Salford, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom |
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He is a member of famous Diplomat with the age 63 years old group.
Simon McDonald Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Simon McDonald height not available right now. We will update Simon McDonald's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Simon McDonald's Wife?
His wife is Olivia Wright
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Olivia Wright |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
4 (2 sons, 2 daughters) |
Simon McDonald Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Simon McDonald worth at the age of 63 years old? Simon McDonald’s income source is mostly from being a successful Diplomat. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated
Simon McDonald's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Diplomat |
Simon McDonald Social Network
Timeline
In April 2020 Sir Simon stated to a select committee that it was a political decision to opt out of an EU scheme to bulk-buy ventilators and protective equipment for NHS workers. Following comments, Matt Hancock used Downing Street’s daily press briefing to rebut the damaging claims which risk accusations that ministers have put Brexit ahead of people’s lives.
In September 2015, McDonald became Permanent Under-Secretary in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Head of the Diplomatic Service, replacing Sir Simon Fraser. As of 2015, McDonald was paid a salary of between £180,000 and £184,999 by the Foreign Office, making him one of the 328 most highly paid people in the British public sector at that time.
McDonald was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2004 New Year Honours and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to British foreign policy and British interests in Germany. He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) during the Queen's state visit to Germany in June 2015.
In 1989 Simon McDonald married Olivia, daughter of Sir Patrick Wright, later Baron Wright of Richmond, who had also been Permanent Under-Secretary at the FCO (1986–1991). Simon and Olivia have two sons and two daughters.
McDonald was educated at De La Salle College, Salford, and read History at Pembroke College, Cambridge. He joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1982 and served in Jeddah, Riyadh, Bonn and Washington, D.C. as well as in London. He was Principal Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary 2001–03; Ambassador to Israel 2003–06; Director for Iraq at the FCO 2006–07; Foreign Policy Adviser to the Prime Minister and Head of the Overseas and Defence Secretariat at the Cabinet Office 2007–10; and was appointed Ambassador to Germany in October 2010.
Sir Simon Gerard McDonald KCMG KCVO (born 9 March 1961) is a British diplomat currently serving as the Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Head of the Diplomatic Service.
