Mr James Wise
Ambassador to Thailand
Mr Wise is a senior career officer of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and was most recently First Assistant Secretary, Corporate Management Division, a position he has held since March 2007.
Mr Wise has extensive experience within the department and has served overseas as High Commissioner to Malaysia, with earlier postings in Thailand, Russia and Papua New Guinea.
Mr Wise holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with First Class Honours in History from the University of Tasmania. He is married with two adult children.