Change of British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands: Thomas Coward

Published By GOV.UK [English], Wed, Sep 22, 2021 3:05 AM


Mr Thomas Coward has been appointed British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and non-resident High Commissioner to the Republic of Nauru, in succession to Dr Brian Jones who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Coward will take up his appointment during November 2021.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Thomas Edward Coward

Married to: Gillian Elizabeth Cook

Children: Joshua Keith Coward

2017 to present

British Embassy Yangon (Myanmar), Team Leader, Inclusive Growth and Livelihoods Team

2014 to 2017

DFID Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Country Economist

2013 to 2014

DFID, Economist, Multilateral Effectiveness Department

2012 to 2013

DFID, Economist, Policy Division – Growth Team

2011

The International Growth Centre, Economist for Sierra Leone

2010

United Nations Development Programme, Country Coordinator to Solomon Islands, Pacific Financial Inclusion Program

2008 to 2010

Central Bank of Solomon Islands, Senior Research Analyst, Overseas Development Institute Fellowship Scheme

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