Press release

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire: John Marshall

Mr John Marshall has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Togo.

His Majesty's Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire (and non-resident Ambassador to Togo), John Marshall

Mr John Marshall has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Togo in succession to Ms Catherine Brooker who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Marshall will take up his appointment during June 2025.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: John Marshall

Year Role
2023 to present Guinea, His Majesty’s Ambassador
2021 to 2022 Brussels, Temporary Assignment
2016 to 2021 Luxembourg, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2011 to 2015 Dakar, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Senegal and Her Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau and Cabo Verde
2007 to 2011 Addis Ababa, Deputy Head of Mission
2004 to 2006 FCO, Deputy Head, Sustainable Development and Commonwealth Group
2003 to 2004 FCO, Head, Caribbean Team
2000 to 2003 Kuala Lumpur, Head of Political, Economic and Public Diplomacy
1997 to 1999 FCO, Head of Political Section, United Nations Department
1995 to 1997 FCO, Head of India, Nepal and Bhutan Section, South Asian Department
1992 to 1995 Tokyo, 2nd Secretary Economic/Political
1988 Joined Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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Published 4 April 2025