Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Ross Matthews
Mr Ross Matthews has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chad.
Mr Ross Matthews has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chad in succession to Mr Jon Dean who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Matthews will take up his appointment during early summer 2024.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Ross Harvey Sutherland Matthews
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2018 to 2023 | Lisbon, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2014 to 2017 | FCO, Head, NATO Section, Euro-Atlantic Security Policy |
| 2010 to 2014 | Buenos Aires, Head, Political Team |
| 2008 to 2010 | FCO, Head, Operations Team, Crisis Management Department |
| 2006 to 2008 | Yaoundé, Second Secretary Political |
| 2004 to 2005 | FCO, Desk Officer, Australia/South Pacific |
| 2002 to 2003 | FCO, Desk Officer, Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe |
| 2002 | Joined FCO |
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