Press release
Change of British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands: Thomas Coward
Mr Thomas Coward has been appointed British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and non-resident High Commissioner to the Republic of Nauru.
Mr Thomas Coward has been appointed British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and non-resident High Commissioner to the Republic of Nauru, in succession to Dr Brian Jones who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Coward will take up his appointment during November 2021.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Thomas Edward Coward
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2017 to present | British Embassy Yangon (Myanmar), Team Leader, Inclusive Growth and Livelihoods Team |
| 2014 to 2017 | DFID Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Country Economist |
| 2013 to 2014 | DFID, Economist, Multilateral Effectiveness Department |
| 2012 to 2013 | DFID, Economist, Policy Division – Growth Team |
| 2011 | The International Growth Centre, Economist for Sierra Leone |
| 2010 | United Nations Development Programme, Country Coordinator to Solomon Islands, Pacific Financial Inclusion Program |
| 2008 to 2010 | Central Bank of Solomon Islands, Senior Research Analyst, Overseas Development Institute Fellowship Scheme |
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