Press release

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal: Lisa Bandari

Ms Lisa Bandari has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic in succession to Mr Chris Sainty.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Ms Lisa Bandari has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic in succession to Mr Chris Sainty. Ms Bandari will take up her appointment during January 2024.

Curriculum vitae

Dates Role
2021 to 2022 FCDO, Deputy Director for India and HMG India Coordinator
2017 to 2020 Department for Exiting the EU, Deputy Director for Ongoing EU Business and Third Country Preparation
2014 to 2016 Nairobi, Director of Corporate Services
2011 to 2014 FCO, Policy Planners, Team Leader for Asia Pacific and Africa Strategy
2010 to 2011 Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan, Director of Policy and External Relations
2008 to 2010 Kabul, Head of Internal Political Section
2007 Pre-posting training (including Farsi language training)
2005 to 2006 FCO/Home Office, Head of UK Government Forced Marriage Unit
2004 to 2005 FCO, Bosnia & Herzegovina Desk Officer

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Published 18 September 2023