Press release
Change of British High Commissioner to Vanuatu: Nicolette Brent
Ms Nicolette Brent MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Vanuatu in succession to Mrs Karen Bell.
Ms Nicolette Brent MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Vanuatu in succession to Mrs Karen Bell, who is going to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Brent will take up her appointment during December 2022.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Nicolette Brent
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2018 to present | Miami, Her Majesty’s Consul General |
| 2015 to 2018 | FCO, Deputy Head, Crisis Management Department, Consular Directorate |
| 2013 to 2015 | FCO, Head, Overseas Security Team, Estates and Security Directorate |
| 2011 to 2013 | FCO, Team Leader, Global Response Centre |
| 2009 to 2011 | FCO, Team Leader, Kidnaps Team, Counter Terrorism Department |
| 2006 to 2009 | Tortola, Head of Governor’s Office |
| 2005 to 2006 | Kirkuk, Deputy Consul General |
| 2004 to 2005 | Baghdad, Deputy Management Officer |
| 2004 | Athens, Vice Consul, Temporary Duty covering the Olympics |
| 2001 to 2004 | Beirut, Vice Consul and Entry Clearance Officer |
| 1999 to 2001 | FCO, Desk Officer, Special Cases Team, Consular Directorate |
| 1997 to 1999 | FCO, Desk Officer, Assistance Team, Consular Directorate |
| 1996 to 1997 | Consular Officer at the New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok (whilst on Special Unpaid Leave) |
| 1995 to 1996 | Bangkok, Vice Consul (whilst on Special Unpaid Leave) |
| 1992 to 1995 | Kuala Lumpur, Head of Registry |
| 1991 | Cairo, Registry/Comms Officer (Temporary Duty) |
| 1989 to 1991 | FCO, Diplomatic Privileges Officer, Protocol Directorate |
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