Mr Colin Wells has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Eswatini in succession to Mr Simon Boyden, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Wells will take up his appointment during August 2024.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Colin Neil Wells
Year
Role
2021 to present
Nouakchott, His Majesty’s Ambassador
2018 to 2020
Moscow, HM Consul-General
2014 to 2017
Mumbai, Deputy Head of Mission
2011 to 2014
Ascension Island, Administrator and Head of the Ascension Island Government
2010 to 2011
Abidjan, Head of British Embassy Office
2008 to 2010
Khartoum, Political Officer
2004 to 2008
Baku, Deputy Head of Mission
2001 to 2004
Abuja, Second Secretary (Political)
1999 to 2001
FCO, Desk Officer for Tibet and China Human Rights
1996 to 1999
UK Mission to UN, Geneva, Second Secretary (Human Rights/Humanitarian)
1992 to 1995
Bridgetown, Vice Consul
1987 to 1992
FCO, Various Junior Roles
1987
Joined FCO
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