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Sir John Stainton Whitehead
GCMG MVO
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| Born | 20 September 1932 |
| Died | 8 November 2013 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn Hilton Whitehead (1964–2013; his death) |
| Children | 4 |
Sir John Stainton Whitehead GCMG CVO (20 September 1932 – 8 November 2013) is a British diplomat and businessman.
Career
Whitehead joined the British Foreign Service in 1955.
He was Ambassador from the United Kingdom to Japan (1986 - 1992).
After his retirement from the diplomatic service, he was a senior advisor to Deutsche Bank, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) and other international companies.
He became Chairman of Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Trust Bank (Japan).
Honours
- Order of St Michael and St George, Knight Commander (KCMG)
- Order of St Michael and St George, Knight Grand Cross (GCMB)
- Royal Victorian Order, Commander (CVO)
- Order of the Rising Sun, Grand Cordon, 2006
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