Tim Foy | |
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| Governor of Anguilla | |
| In office August 2017 –30 December 2020 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Christina Scott |
| Succeeded by | Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Timothy John Foy |
| Spouse | Dina Foy |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
Timothy John Foy [1] CBE is a former British civil servant and territorial governor. He served as Governor of Anguilla from August 2017 [2] through December 2020. [3] During his inaugural address,he stated that economic development and improving public safety would be his key priorities as governor. [4]
Prior to his governorship he served as a member of the UK Civil Service,holding positions in the Home Office,the Cabinet Office,and the Department for International Development (DFID). [2] Between 2005 and 2006,he served as the Head of DFID in Iraq,and testified before the Chilcot Inquiry in 2010 on his experience of post-war reconstruction following the 2003 invasion of Iraq. [5]
Already Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE),Foy was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for public service. [6]
He is married to Dr Dina Foy and has two children. [2]