Change of British High Commissioner to Eswatini: Simon Boyden
Published By GOV.UK [English], Wed, May 12, 2021 5:10 AM
Mr Simon Boyden has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Eswatini in succession to Mr John Lindfield MBE who has retired from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Boyden will take up his appointment during July 2021.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Simon Boyden
Married to: Geraldine
Year
Role
2019 to present
Nouakchott, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2016 to 2018
Kabul, Political Counsellor
2014 to 2016
FCO, Head, Spending Review Team, Finance Directorate
2010 to 2014
Berlin, First Secretary (EU)
2006 to 2010
Vienna, First Secretary (UK Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe)
2003 to 2006
FCO, Head, Serbia and Montenegro, Eastern Adriatic Department
2002 to 2003
FCO, Head, Regional Issues, Eastern Adriatic Department
1999 to 2002
Moscow, Second Secretary (Commercial)
1997 to 1998
FCO, Desk Officer, European Union Department (External)
1997
Joined FCO
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