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.
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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