Jan Adams (diplomat)
Jan Elizabeth Adams AO PSM (born 1963) is a senior Australian public servant who has served as the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade since July 2022. Adams is also a former Australian diplomat who served as the Australian Ambassador to Japan since October 2020. She was previously the Australian Ambassador to China from February 2016 to August 2019.
Jan Adams AO PSM | |
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| Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kathryn Campbell |
| Australian Ambassador to Japan | |
| In office October 2020 – July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Court |
| Australian Ambassador to China | |
| In office February 2016 – August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Frances Adamson |
| Succeeded by | Graham Fletcher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 (age 60–61) |
| Children | One son |
| Alma mater | Monash University BEc (Hons), LLB (Hons) |
| Occupation | Public servant, diplomat |
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