Commonwealth Secretary-General
| Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations | |
|---|---|
| Style | Her Excellency |
| Residence | Garden House |
| Appointer | Commonwealth Heads of Government |
| Term length | Four years renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | Arnold Smith |
| Website | Official website |
The Commonwealth secretary-general, formally the secretary-general of the Commonwealth of Nations, is the head of the Commonwealth Secretariat, the central body which has served the Commonwealth of Nations since its establishment in 1965, and responsible for representing the Commonwealth publicly. The Commonwealth secretary-general should not be confused with the head of the Commonwealth.