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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.

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Ambassador Mr 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 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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Published 24 March 2022