Namık Tan

Namık Tan (born 1956 in Mardin, Turkey) was the ambassador of Turkey to the United States. He held that office from February 2010 until May 2014. He was a former ambassador of Turkey to Israel between 2007 and 2009.[1] He also served in the United Arab Emirates, Russia, and in senior positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Namık Tan
Turkish Ambassador to United States
In office 25 February 2010 – 31 March 2014
Preceded by	Nabi Şensoy
Succeeded by	Serdar Kılıç
Turkish Ambassador to Israel
In office 22 January 2007 – 23 July 2009
Preceded by	Feridun Sinirlioğlu
Succeeded by	Oğuz Çelikkol
Personal details
Born	1956 (age 63–64) Mardin, Turkey

Early life

Tan's family traces its ancestral roots to Bulgaria, Greece, Ossetia, Syria, and elsewhere. He became interested in diplomacy at a young age. His father was a Turkish administrator and his work required the family to move around frequently. This broad exposure prompted Tan to take the foreign service examination. He studied law but did not become a lawyer.[2]

See also

• List of Turkish diplomats

References

1. Biography, Washington Embassy of Turkey. http://www.washington.emb.mfa.gov.tr/AmbassadorsBio.aspx.
2. Tristan Abbey, "A Conversation with Namik Tan," The American Interest (February 13, 2012). http://www.the-american-interest.com/article.cfm?piece=1209

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Nabi Şensoy	Turkey Ambassador to United States 2010-present	Succeeded by Serdar Kiliç
Preceded by Feridun Sinirlioğlu	Turkey Ambassador to Israel 2007-2009	Succeeded by Ahmet Oğuz Çelikkol