Peter Mandelson — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as British Ambassador to the United States at the Foreign, Commonwealth And Development Office (from February 2025).
Co-founded the lobbying firm Global Counsel in 2010, serving as President & Chairman of International Advisory Board until January 2025.
Served as European Commissioner for Trade from 2004 to 2008.
Member of Parliament (MP) for Hartlepool from 1992 to 2004.
Held various Cabinet roles, including Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Business Secretary, and First Secretary of State.
Served as Governor & Member of the Council of Management at Ditchley Foundation (2019-2025) and on the Group Holding Board at The Bank of London (2022-2024).
Chancellor at The Manchester Metropolitan University from 2016 to 2024.

Biography

Peter Mandelson is a British politician and diplomat, currently serving as British Ambassador to the United States at the Foreign, Commonwealth And Development Office, a role he commenced in February 2025. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Hartlepool from 1992 to 2004 and held significant Cabinet positions under Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, including Minister without portfolio, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Business Secretary, and First Secretary of State.