James Bevan (diplomat)

His Excellency Sir James D. Bevan KCMG
Chief Executive of the Environment Agency
Incumbent
Assumed office 2015
Preceded by	Paul Leinster
High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to India
In office 2011–2015
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Preceded by	Richard Stagg
Personal details
Born	13 July 1959
Nationality	British
Spouse(s)	Janet Purdie
Children	Jo, Lottie and Rosie
Alma mater	Sussex University
Occupation	Diplomat

Sir James Bevan KCMG (born 13 July 1959) is a British diplomat and public servant. Since 2015, he has been the Chief Executive of the Environment Agency.

Early life

Bevan was born on 13 July 1959. He was educated at Sussex University.

Career

He joined the British Diplomatic Service in 1982 and served in Kinshasa, Brussels, Paris, and Washington, as well as various posts in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He was a Visiting Fellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard (2006–07) and the Chief Operating Officer of the FCO (2007–11). He became High Commissioner to India since 2011, preceded by Richard Stagg.^[1][2]

Bevan undertook a new role of Chief Executive of the Environment Agency from 30 November 2015.^[3]

Personal life

Sir James is married to Janet Purdie. They have three daughters: Jo, Lottie and Rosie.

Honours

Bevan was appointed CMG in 2006 and knighted KCMG in 2012.

References

1. High Commissioner's biography – UK in India
2. Change of British High Commissioner to India, Foreign and Commonwealth Office press release, 9 May 2011
3. "Sir James Bevan has been appointed chief executive of the Environment Agency".