John Tilemann
John Tilemann | |
|---|---|
| Australian Ambassador to Jordan | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Ian W. Russell |
| Succeeded by | Trevour Peacock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 March 1947 New South Wales, Australia |
| Education | Newington College University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Senior career officer with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
| Profession | Diplomat |
John Alexander Tilemann (born 25 March 1974) is the director of research for the Asia-Pacific Leadership Network on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament.[1] He is a former chief of staff to the International Atomic Energy Agency directors-general Hans Blix[2] and Mohamed ElBaradei.
Tilemann is a retired Australian diplomat and senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). His career postings included positions in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Pakistan, Poland, to the IAEA (1987-1990), and to the Middle East. He has also had policy roles in Canberra over last 20 years related to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and arms control. He was Australia's Ambassador to Jordan from 2001 until 2005.[3]
Biography[edit]
Tilemann was born in New South Wales and attended Newington College (1959–1963)[4] and the University of Sydney.[5] He later studied Buddhist issus at Vidyalankara University in Sri Lanka.
References[edit]
- ^ The Iran Nuclear Deal: Can the Centre Hold? By John Tilemann Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- ^ "$300,000 environment centre at ANU". The Canberra Times. Vol. 66, no. 20, 939. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 11 August 1992. p. 2. Retrieved 23 September 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Diplomatic Appointment: Ambassador to Jordan Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863-1998 (Syd, 1999)
- ^ "Diplomat trainees from ANU". The Canberra Times. Vol. 42, no. 11, 901. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 19 January 1968. p. 8. Retrieved 22 September 2019 – via National Library of Australia.