‘The Apprentice’ creator Mark Burnett named US particular envoy, says Trump

President-elect Trump introduced Saturday that it had tapped “The Apprentice” creator to play a diplomatic function in the UK.

In an article in Fact Social, Trump named Mark Burnett, a London-born British-American tv producer, as the subsequent U.S. particular envoy to the United Kingdom.

“It’s a nice honor for me to nominate Mark Burnett as particular envoy to the UK,” the president-elect stated. “With a distinguished profession in tv manufacturing and enterprise, Mark brings to this essential function a singular mix of diplomatic acumen and worldwide recognition.”

Along with creating Trump’s former present “The Apprentice,” Burnett additionally created “Shark Tank” and led manufacturing on different packages similar to “Survivor” and “The Martha Stewart Present.” In his article on Fact Social, Trump stated the producer created among the “biggest reveals in tv historical past” and touted his accomplishments.

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President-elect Trump has tapped tv producer Mark Burnett for a brand new function in his administration. (AP Photograph/Getty Photos)

“He’s the previous chairman of MGM and has received 13 Emmy Awards!” »wrote the Republican. “Mark will work to strengthen diplomatic relations, specializing in areas of mutual curiosity together with commerce, funding alternatives and cultural exchanges. Congratulations Mark!”

Nobody is at the moment US particular envoy to the UK. Particular envoy roles are sometimes short-term in nature and meant to meet a selected mission, though Trump didn’t specify the aim of the function in his announcement.

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Donald Trump and Mark Burnett throughout “The Apprentice” finale arrivals on the California Mart in Los Angeles. (Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)

Earlier in December, Trump tapped Warren A. Stephens to function america Ambassador to the Court docket of St. James, also called america Ambassador to the UK.

“Over the previous 38 years, whereas serving as Chairman and CEO of his firm, Stephens Inc., Warren constructed an exquisite monetary providers firm, whereas selflessly giving again to his neighborhood as a philanthropist,” stated Trump stated in a press release. publish on Fact Social.

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Tv producer Mark Burnett introduces President Trump on the Nationwide Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, February 2, 2017. (Win McNamee/Getty Photos)

“Warren has all the time dreamed of serving america full-time. I’m thrilled that he now has this chance as its highest-ranking diplomat, representing america to one in every of America’s most beneficial and valued allies. America’s most beloved.”

Burnett didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s request for remark.

Greg Wehner of Fox Information Digital contributed to this report.