Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Madagascar: Patrick Lynch
Mr Patrick Lynch has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar in succession to Mr David Ashley.
Mr Patrick Lynch has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar in succession to Mr David Ashley who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Lynch will take up his appointment during August 2024.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Patrick Martin Lynch
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2019 to 2023 | Victoria, British High Commissioner |
| 2016 to 2019 | Washington DC, Head of US Office of Hedayah, Intergovernmental Centre of Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism |
| 2013 to 2016 | Abu Dhabi, Director of Capacity Building Programmes, Hedayah, Intergovernmental Centre of Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism |
| 2012 to 2013 | Northern Ireland Office, Head of Community Engagement Strategy |
| 2010 to 2012 | Northern Ireland Office, Head of Political Affairs Unit |
| 2008 to 2010 | Kabul, First Secretary – Criminal Justice |
| 2006 to 2008 | Northern Ireland Office, Head of Human Rights and Equality Unit |
| 2003 to 2006 | Northern Ireland Office, Policy Officer, Policing Reforms Division |
| 2001 to 2003 | Belfast, Mediation Northern Ireland, Mediation Practitioner and Trainer |
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