Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Lebanon: Ian Collard

Published By GOV.UK [English], Wed, Mar 3, 2021 5:40 AM


Dr Ian Collard OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lebanese Republic. Dr Collard will take up his appointment during Summer 2021.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full name: Ian Frank Collard

Married to: Tamara Collard

Children: Four daughters

2020 to present

Kabul, Deputy Head of Mission

2017 to 2019

FCO, Head, Counter-Terrorism Department

2013 to 2017

Panama City, Her Majesty’s Ambassador

2011 to 2013

FCO, Head, North America Department

2012

FCO, Olympics Silver Command, Counter-Terrorism Department

2008 to 2011

Washington, First Secretary (Political)

2005 to 2008

New York, Second Secretary (Political), UK Mission to the United Nations

2003 to 2004

FCO, Desk Officer, UN/International Organisations Department

2002 to 2003

FCO, Desk Officer, Middle East Department

2002

Joined FCO

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