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.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 3 June 2024

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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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Published 3 June 2024