Biography
Dan Chugg was a senior British civil servant and diplomat for nearly 30 years. He had postings to Hong Kong, Delhi, Beijing and was British Ambassador to Myanmar. Between 2021-26 he was based in London as Director for North-East Asia and then Director for Asia-Pacific at the FCDO.
He has advised numerous prime ministers and cabinet ministers on a range of Asia-related issues and was the key China adviser to six foreign secretaries. He has had a number of jobs related to strategic communications including heading an international anti-propaganda unit aimed at degrading Daesh (ISIS).
Dan now advises clients on Southeast Asia and China-related political, strategic and regulatory issues; and on public policy.
Past experience
| 2025-26 | Director Asia-Pacific, FCDO |
| 2021-24 | Director NE Asia, FCDO |
| 2018-21 | British Ambassador to Myanmar |
| 2016-18 | Head of Counter-Daesh Coalition Communications Cell |