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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