Change of British High Commissioner to Eswatini: Colin Wells

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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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