Press release
Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Viet Nam: Iain Frew
Mr Iain Frew has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam in succession to Mr Gareth Ward.
Mr Iain Frew has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam in succession to Mr Gareth Ward. Mr Frew will take up his appointment in August 2022.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Iain Grant Frew
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2018 to 2021 | Brasilia, Prosperity Counsellor |
| 2016 to 2017 | Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), Head of EU Exit Strategy Department |
| 2015 to 2016 | FCO, Deputy Head of Europe-Internal Department |
| 2014 to 2015 | Riga, Head of Mission |
| 2012 to 2014 | Brussels, First Secretary (Antici) |
| 2011 to 2012 | Brussels, First Secretary (EU Budget) |
| 2007 to 2011 | Moscow, Second later First Secretary (Political) |
| 2005 to 2007 | FCO, Desk Officer, Russia Team |
| 2005 | Joined FCO |
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