John B. Emerson
John Bonnell Emerson (born January 11, 1954) is an American diplomat, lawyer, business executive and the former United States Ambassador to Germany, having served from 2013 to 2017. Emerson was the 2015 recipient of the State Department’s Sue M. Cobb Award for Exemplary Diplomatic Service, which is given annually to a non-career ambassador who has used private sector leadership and management skills to make a significant impact on bilateral or multilateral relations through proactive diplomacy. In 2017 he was the recipient of both the CIA Medal and the United States Navy Distinguished Public Service Award, which is its highest civilian honor.
John B. Emerson | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Germany | |
| In office August 26, 2013 – January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Deputy | Kent Logsdon |
| Preceded by | Phil Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Richard Grenell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Bonnell Emerson January 11, 1954 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kimberly Marteau |
| Children | Hayley Taylor Jacqueline |
| Alma mater | Hamilton College, New York University of Chicago |
Emerson currently serves as Vice Chairman of Capital Group International. He has been the Chairman of the American Council on Germany since 2018.