Acting British High Commissioner to Belize
MVO Christine Rowlands
Biography
Christine Rowlands MVO has been Acting High Commissioner in Belmopan since November 2024.
Curriculum vitae
| Date | Role |
| 2024 to present | Acting High Commissioner in Belmopan |
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| 2020-2024 | Head Governor’s Office, Grand Cayman |
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| 2019-2020 | Deputy Head of Latin America Department |
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| 2015-2018 | Head of Network and Resources for Europe |
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| 2013-2015 | Director Corporate Services Benelux, Brussels |
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| 2013 | Departmental Improvement Plan policy lead |
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| 2010-2012 | Team Leader, Greece and Cyprus Policy Team, EU Directorate |
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| 2005-2010 | Head of Corporate Services and HM Consul, Abu Dhabi |
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| 2000-2004 | Economic, political and agriculture Attaché, The Hague |
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| 1997 - 2000 | Diversity and Inclusion Policy Officer, HR Directorate |
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| 1994-1997 | British Vice Consul, Kuwait |
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| 1990 - 1993 | Royal and Ministerial Visits Delivery Lead, Washington DC |
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| 1988 | Joined FCO |
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Acting British High Commissioner to Belize
The High Commissioner is the UK government’s representative in a Commonwealth nation. They are responsible for the direction and work of the High Commission and its Deputy High Commissions and/or Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.