Adam Robert Rutland
British former diplomat and co-founder of the Centre for Information Resilience, a British intelligence contractor
Adam Robert Rutland (born May 1978) is a British former diplomat and the co-founder and director of the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR), a counter-disinformation organisation.[1][2]
Early life and education
Rutland was born in May 1978.[2] He holds a BA in War Studies from King's College London.[1]
Career
Rutland served for 14 years in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO, later FCDO), including in its Communications and Engagement Department.[1] He was posted as a diplomat and spokesperson at the British Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia.[1]
In 2020 he co-founded the Centre for Information Resilience with Ross Burley, serving as director and person with significant control since 16 June 2020. He is also a director of CIR Ltd (appointed 8 August 2022). His work at CIR has been described as identical to his previous FCDO roles.[1][2]
He previously served, with Burley, as a director of Blackbird Studios Ltd (dissolved).[2]
Personal life
Rutland is British and resides in England.[2]