Sir James Bevan
Biography
Sir James Bevan was Chief Executive at the Environment Agency from November 2015 to March 2023.
Sir James has had a long career in government. His previous roles include:
- UK High Commissioner to India
- Chief Operating Officer, UK Foreign Office
- Visiting Fellow, Center for International Affairs, Harvard
He has also held a number of senior posts in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office including posts in Washington, Paris and Brussels.
Sir James has a BA Honours in Social Anthropology from the University of Sussex.
He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 2006 and was awarded a Knighthood in 2012. Sir James was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Sussex University in 2012.
Previous roles in government
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Chief Executive