Change of British High Commissioner to Vanuatu

Ms Nicolette Brent MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Vanuatu in succession to Mrs Karen Bell who is going to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Brent will take up her appointment during December 2022.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Nicolette Brent

Married to: Karl Brent

2018 to present

Miami, Her Majesty’s Consul General

2015 to 2018

FCO, Deputy Head, Crisis Management Department, Consular Directorate

2013 to 2015

FCO, Head, Overseas Security Team, Estates and Security Directorate

2011 to 2013

FCO, Team Leader, Global Response Centre

2009 to 2011

FCO, Team Leader, Kidnaps Team, Counter Terrorism Department

2006 to 2009

Tortola, Head of Governor’s Office

2005 to 2006

Kirkuk, Deputy Consul General

2004 to 2005

Baghdad, Deputy Management Officer

2004

Athens, Vice Consul, Temporary Duty covering the Olympics

2001 to 2004

Beirut, Vice Consul and Entry Clearance Officer

1999 to 2001

FCO, Desk Officer, Special Cases Team, Consular Directorate

1997 to 1999

FCO, Desk Officer, Assistance Team, Consular Directorate

1996 to 1997

Consular Officer at the New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok (whilst on Special Unpaid Leave)

1995 to 1996

Bangkok, Vice Consul (whilst on Special Unpaid Leave)

1992 to 1995

Kuala Lumpur, Head of Registry

1991

Cairo, Registry/Comms Officer (Temporary Duty)

1989 to 1991

FCO, Diplomatic Privileges Officer, Protocol Directorate

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