Penne Percy Korth
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Penne Percy Korth Peacock (born 3 November 1942 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
) is an American diplomat. She graduated from the University of Texas in 1964
with a B.A.
She is a commissioner of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. Nominated in 1997, Peacock previously served as Ambassador to Mauritius in 1989 to 1992. In 1993, Korth co-founded Firestone and Korth Ltd., a corporate consulting and events management firm in Washington, DC.
Korth Peacock currently serves on the Boards of Chevy Chase Bank, the Council of American Ambassadors, Meridian International Center, the Van Cliburn Foundation, the Marjorie Merriweather Post Foundation of DC, and the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training. She is also Vice Chairman of the Washington Round Table of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
on August 4, 1989 and presented her credentials as ambassador to Mauritius on December 6, 1989. She succeeded Ronald D. Palmer
. At the time she most recently served as co-chair of the American Bicentennial Presidential Inauguration, 1988-1989. Since 1986 Korth has been the senior Washington associate and client liaison and representative of the trust and estate division of Sotheby's. She relieved the position on 19 November 1992.
Penne then married the former Australian Liberal leader, Andrew Peacock
, after a long-time companionship, in 2002.
Peacock, 63, met Korth, 59, at the time a former Texas beauty queen and ambassador to Mauritius, while he was the Australian Ambassador to the United States from 1997 to 1999. Peacock, who is president of Boeing Australia
and lives in Sydney
, had only this to say about his third wedding: "It is a very happy occasion."
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg is a city in Forrest County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 44,779 at the 2000 census . It is the county seat of Forrest County...
) is an American diplomat. She graduated from the University of Texas in 1964
with a B.A.
She is a commissioner of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. Nominated in 1997, Peacock previously served as Ambassador to Mauritius in 1989 to 1992. In 1993, Korth co-founded Firestone and Korth Ltd., a corporate consulting and events management firm in Washington, DC.
Korth Peacock currently serves on the Boards of Chevy Chase Bank, the Council of American Ambassadors, Meridian International Center, the Van Cliburn Foundation, the Marjorie Merriweather Post Foundation of DC, and the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training. She is also Vice Chairman of the Washington Round Table of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Ambassadorship
Korth was nominated officially by President George H. W. BushGeorge H. W. Bush
George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States . He had previously served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States , a congressman, an ambassador, and Director of Central Intelligence.Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, to...
on August 4, 1989 and presented her credentials as ambassador to Mauritius on December 6, 1989. She succeeded Ronald D. Palmer
Ronald D. Palmer
Ronald DeWayne Palmer is a former United States Ambassador to Togo , Malaysia , and Mauritius . He was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania...
. At the time she most recently served as co-chair of the American Bicentennial Presidential Inauguration, 1988-1989. Since 1986 Korth has been the senior Washington associate and client liaison and representative of the trust and estate division of Sotheby's. She relieved the position on 19 November 1992.
Public diplomacy
In late 2005, the Advisory Commission published its annual report, giving strong recommendations and guidance on the future of U.S. public diplomacy. The group states that in the short term, a central goal is to establish platforms for cross-cultural dialogue, noting that two-way communication is critical to fostering a sense of shared values and trust. The report also provides recommendations on improving long-term communications, including the development of virtual centers for cultural exchange and the establishment of new English language inititiatives. The Commission’s conclusions highlight the increasing importance of modernizing communications in under-developed nations, providing a critical link for the West to engage its world audience.Family
Penne originally married Fritz-Alan Korth and divorced with three children.Penne then married the former Australian Liberal leader, Andrew Peacock
Andrew Peacock
Andrew Sharp Peacock AC, GCL , is a former Australian Liberal politician. He was a minister in the Gorton, McMahon and Fraser governments, and was federal leader of the Liberal Party of Australia 1983–1985 and 1989–1990...
, after a long-time companionship, in 2002.
Peacock, 63, met Korth, 59, at the time a former Texas beauty queen and ambassador to Mauritius, while he was the Australian Ambassador to the United States from 1997 to 1999. Peacock, who is president of Boeing Australia
Boeing Australia
Boeing Australia Holdings Pty Ltd, or simply Boeing Australia, is Boeing's largest footprint outside the United States. Established in 2002, the company oversees its seven wholly owned subsidiaries, consolidating and co-ordinating Boeing’s businesses and operations in Australia.Boeing has played an...
and lives in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, had only this to say about his third wedding: "It is a very happy occasion."