Mr. Stagg, an Oxford scholar, is Chairman of Rothschild India. Before joining Rothschild, Mr. Stagg was a career officer in the UK Foreign Service from 1977-2015. His last two postings were as High Commissioner in Delhi and British Ambassador in Kabul.
Mr. Stagg held position of Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the Foreign Office’s global network of Embassies and Consulates during 2003-2007. In addition to his diplomatic responsibilities, he was also the Chairman of FCO Services – a PSU providing secure services to the UK and foreign governments during 2007-2017.
At present, he is a Director of JP Morgan Asian Investment Trust, a Director of Max Financial Services and a Trustee of the School of Oriental and African Studies in London.
Mr. Stagg has an MA in History from Oxford University.