Dear Members,

Following the extremely successful inaugural S R Nathan Hard Seats Lecture with Minister Chan Chun Sing which focused mainly on Singapore, our next event turns to developments in the UK and Europe.

We are pleased to have the opportunity to host His Excellency Scott Wightman, British High Commissioner to Singapore, as part of our Meet the Ambassadors Series. Under Chatham House rules, Scott has kindly agreed to share his thoughts on Brexit, new political and economic engagements, as well as the May government’s other priorities and challenges.

Join us for what is bound to be an engaging and interesting discussion, over dinner and drinks, moderated by Dato Paul Supramaniam. Sign up now via Peatix.

Venue: 2A Victoria Park Close, Singapore 266550
Date/Time: Tuesday, 13 March, 7.15pm for 8pm
Tickets: $38 for members; $48 for non-member guests (must be accompanied by a member)
Sign-up: Via Peatix

About the Speaker:

Scott arrived at the British High Commission, Singapore in May 2015 as British High Commissioner.

He began his career in the Diplomatic Service in 1983 and has worked in the British Embassies in Beijing, Paris, Rome and, most recently, in the Republic of Korea, where he was the UK Ambassador. Scott’s ties with Asia continued during his tenure as Director for the Asia Pacific region in the FCO from 2008 to 2010.Scott is from Edinburgh in Scotland and has a degree in French from the University of Edinburgh. He is married to Anne and they have two daughters.