Boyd McCleary CMG, CVO
Biography
Boyd McCleary arrived in Tortola on 20 August 2010 to take up the position of Governor in the British Virgin Islands.
Boyd has worked for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office since 1975. During his career he has served in Germany (twice), Korea, Turkey and Canada. From 2006 to 2010 he was British High Commissioner to Malaysia.
Boyd was born in Northern Ireland and studied German Language and Literature at Queen’s University Belfast. Boyd is married to Jenny, and has three daughters. His interests include reading, walking, photography and tennis.
Previous roles in government
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Governor to the British Virgin Islands