Change of British High Commissioner to Eswatini: Colin Wells

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Mr Colin Wells has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Eswatini in succession to Mr Simon Boyden, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Wells will take up his appointment during August 2024.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Colin Neil Wells

Year	Role
2021 to present	Nouakchott, His Majesty’s Ambassador
2018 to 2020	Moscow, HM Consul-General
2014 to 2017	Mumbai, Deputy Head of Mission
2011 to 2014	Ascension Island, Administrator and Head of the Ascension Island Government
2010 to 2011	Abidjan, Head of British Embassy Office
2008 to 2010	Khartoum, Political Officer
2004 to 2008	Baku, Deputy Head of Mission
2001 to 2004	Abuja, Second Secretary (Political)
1999 to 2001	FCO, Desk Officer for Tibet and China Human Rights
1996 to 1999	UK Mission to UN, Geneva, Second Secretary (Human Rights/Humanitarian)
1992 to 1995	Bridgetown, Vice Consul
1987 to 1992	FCO, Various Junior Roles
1987	Joined FCO

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