John Rankin (diplomat)

John Rankin
Governor of the British Virgin Islands
In office
29 January 2021 – 18 January 2024
MonarchsElizabeth II
Charles III
PremierAndrew Fahie
Natalio Wheatley
Preceded byAugustus Jaspert
Succeeded byDaniel Pruce
Governor of Bermuda
In office
5 December 2016 – 12 December 2020
MonarchElizabeth II
PremierMichael Dunkley
Edward David Burt
Preceded byGinny Ferson (acting)
Succeeded byRena Lalgie
United Kingdom High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
In office
2011–2015
MonarchElizabeth II
Preceded byPeter Hayes
Succeeded byJames Dauris
United Kingdom Consul-General in Boston
In office
2003–2007
MonarchElizabeth II
Preceded byGeorge Fergusson
Succeeded byPhil Budden
Personal details
Born
John James Rankin

(1957-03-12) 12 March 1957 (age 67)
United Kingdom
Alma materUniversity of Glasgow
McGill University

John James Rankin, CMG (born 12 March 1957) is a British diplomat and a former ambassador to Nepal. He served as the Governor of the British Virgin Islands from January 2021 to January 2024.[1] He was the Governor of Bermuda from December 2016 to December 2020.[2]

  1. ^ "Rankin bids farewell to BVI: Reflects on challenges & hope for reforms". Loop News. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  2. ^ Johnston-Barnes, Owain (19 September 2016). "Rankin named new Governor". The Royal Gazette. Bermuda. Retrieved 5 December 2016.