Sean Burns sworn in as Administrator in September 2010

Sean Burns takes over as Tristan's 21st Administrator

New Administrator Sean Burns arrives

Sean Burns arrived on 9th September 2010 aboard SA Agulhas and was sworn in to become Tristan da Cunha's 21st resident Administrator on 15th September.

Sean joined the FCO in 1978 and has done a range of jobs including management, consular, immigration, project management and HR. His previous job was HM Consul and Senior Management Officer in Seoul. Sean has also served in Tanzania, Antigua, Bangladesh, Senegal, Kenya and South Korea as well as stints back in London.
Sean's wife Marina is a qualified TEFL teacher and has spent the last 17 years teaching English and other skills in all of their previous postings. She has worked mainly for the British Council.

Left: Sean and Marina Burns pictured in June 2010