Sir Julian King was appointed EU Commissioner for Security Union on the 19th September 2016.

 

He joined the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in 1985.  He has held various positions, including:  UK Ambassador to France (2016); Director General Economic & Consular (2014); DG of the Northern Ireland Office London and Belfast (2011); UK Ambassador to Ireland (2009); EU Commission Chef de Cabinet to Commissioner for Trade (2008); UK Representative on EU Political and Security Committee, (2004).  

 

Sir Julian is a graduate of Oxford University and the Ecole Nationale d’Administration, Paris.