John B. Emerson | |
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| United States Ambassador to Germany | |
| In office August 26, 2013 – January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Deputy | Kent Logsdon[1] |
| 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 |
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.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4]
Emerson currently serves as Vice Chairman of Capital Group International. He has been the Chairman of the American Council on Germany since 2018.[5]
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- ^ "About Us", American Council on Germany.