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Adam Wood
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Wood in April 2012
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| 29th Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man | |
| In office 7 April 2011 – 27 May 2016 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Paul Haddacks |
| Succeeded by | Sir Richard Gozney |
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Adam Kenneth Compton Wood
13 March 1955 |
| Spouse | Catherine Richardson |
| Children | Persie (Persephone) |
| Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
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| Reference style | His Excellency |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
Adam Kenneth Compton Wood (born 13 March 1955) is a retired British diplomat. He served as the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man from 2011 to 2016.
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Adam Wood's Early Life and Education
Adam Wood was born on March 13, 1955. He went to school at the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe. Later, he studied at Oriel College, Oxford, and finished his studies in 1977.
What is a Diplomat?
A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. They work to build good relationships between countries. Diplomats help solve problems and promote their country's interests.
Adam Wood's Career as a Diplomat
Adam Wood had an important career working for the British government. He worked in many different countries. Most of his diplomatic work was in Africa.
Serving as High Commissioner
From 2002 to 2005, Adam Wood was the British High Commissioner to Uganda. A High Commissioner is like an ambassador. They are the main representative of their country in another Commonwealth country.
After Uganda, he became the High Commissioner to Kenya. He served in Kenya from 2005 to 2008. These roles involved working closely with the governments of Uganda and Kenya.
Leading African Affairs
Before he retired from diplomatic service in 2010, Adam Wood held another big role. He was the Africa Director at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. This office manages Britain's relationships with other countries. In this role, he oversaw all of Britain's embassies in Africa.
Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man
In November 2010, it was announced that Adam Wood would become the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man. He officially started this role on April 7, 2011.
What is a Lieutenant Governor?
The Lieutenant Governor is the representative of the King or Queen on the Isle of Man. They act as the head of state for the island. It's a very important position that helps connect the Isle of Man with the United Kingdom. Adam Wood served in this role until May 27, 2016.
