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Change of British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands: Paul Turner
Mr Paul Turner has been appointed British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands.
Mr Paul Turner has been appointed British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands in succession to Mr Thomas Coward who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Turner will take up his appointment during January 2025.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Paul Robert Turner
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020 to 2024 | World Bank, Uganda – secondment from FCDO |
| 2017 to 2020 | Kampala, DFID, Senior Private Sector Adviser |
| 2016 | Pretoria, FCO, Head of UK Prosperity Fund for Southern Africa |
| 2013 to 2016 | Harare, DFID, Head of Economic Livelihoods |
| 2011 to 2013 | Tunis, UK Representative to African Development Bank |
| 2005 to 2011 | Brussels, EU Afghanistan Unit – secondment |
| 2002 to 2005 | Skopje, North Macedonia, Deputy Head of EU Agency for Reconstruction |
| 2000 to 2002 | Pristina, Head of DFID Kosovo |
| 1998 to 2000 | DFID, China desk, East Asia Directorate |
| 1997 to 1998 | DFID, Assistant Private Secretary to Secretary State for International Development |
| 1997 | Home Office, Assistant Private Secretary to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State |
| 1993 to 1996 | Home Office, Northern Ireland section |
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Published 26 July 2024