Ambassador Peter Maddens
A foreign service officer, son of a foreign service officer. Ambassador to Kenya, Comoros, Eritrea, Madagascar, Seychelles, Somalia and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Offices in Nairobi. Lives in Nairobi, Kenya.
Peter's journey in diplomacy began with a solid academic foundation, graduating with a Master's in Law from the Catholic University of Louvain in 1985. His career spans a diverse range of roles, showcasing his versatility and expertise.
From his early postings as Deputy Head of Mission in Caracas, Venezuela, and his tenure at the Belgian Mission to the United Nations in New York, Peter quickly established himself as a pivotal figure in international relations. Notably, he chaired critical negotiations leading to the creation of the Office of Internal Oversight Services and spearheaded reforms in peacekeeping financing during his time at the UN.