Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia: Gareth Ward
Mr Gareth Ward has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia in succession to Mr Mark Clayton.
Mr Gareth Ward
Mr Gareth Ward has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia in succession to Mr Mark Clayton. Mr Ward will take up his appointment during August 2024.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Gareth Edward Ward
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2022 to 2024 | FCDO, Eastern Europe and Central Asia Department |
| 2018 to 2022 | Hanoi, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2017 | UK Defence Academy, Higher Command and Staff Course |
| 2014 to 2017 | FCO, Deputy Director and Head of China Department, Asia Pacific Directorate |
| 2010 to 2013 | St Petersburg, Her Majesty’s Consul General |
| 2007 to 2010 | Beijing, First Secretary (Foreign and Security Policy) |
| 2002 to 2006 | FCO, Head of Justice and Home Affairs, Europe Directorate |
| 1998 to 2002 | Moscow, Second Secretary (Political) |
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