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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Switzerland, James Squire
Mr James Squire has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Her Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Mr James Squire has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Her Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein in succession to Ms Jane Owen. Mr Squire will take up his appointment during January 2023.
Full name: James Squire
Curriculum vitae
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2019 to 2022 | Head of North East Asia and Pacific Department, FCDO |
| 2018 to 2019 | Head of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Department, FCO |
| 2018 | Deputy Head of Mission, Kabul, FCO |
| 2015 to 2017 | Head of Pakistan Unit, South Asia and Afghanistan Directorate, FCO |
| 2013 to 2014 | Head of Global Threats and Asia Team, UK Mission to the United Nations, New York |
| 2011 to 2012 | First Secretary Peacekeeping Finance, UK Mission to the United Nations, New York |
| 2008 to 2010 | Deputy Head, Human Resources Department, FCO |
| 1999 to 2007 | Fund Manager, Schroders plc |
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