Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Guinea: John Marshall
Mr John Marshall has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea.
Mr John Marshall has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea in succession to Mr David McIlroy who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Marshall will take up his appointment during March 2023.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: John Marshall
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2021 to 2022 | Brussels, Temporary Assignment |
| 2016 to 2021 | Luxembourg, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2011 to 2015 | Dakar, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 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, Political, Economic and Public Diplomacy Team |
| 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, Second Secretary (Economic/Political) |
| 1988 | Joined FCO |
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Published 28 March 2023