Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Mauritania: Colin Wells
Published By GOV.UK [English], Mon, Mar 8, 2021 3:00 AM
Mr Colin Wells has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in succession to Mr Simon Boyden who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Wells will take up his appointment during April 2021.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Colin Neil Wells
Year
Role
2020 to present
Full-time Language Training (French)
2018 to 2020
Moscow, Consul-General and Director of Corporate Services
2014 to 2017
Mumbai, Deputy Head of Mission
2011 to 2014
Ascension Island, Administrator and Head of the Ascension Island Government
2010 to 2011
Abidjan, Head of the British Embassy Office and Political Counsellor
2008 to 2010
Khartoum, Conflict Adviser and Political Officer
2004 to 2008
Baku, Deputy Head of Mission and Consul
2001 to 2004
Abuja, Second Secretary – Political and Human Rights
1999 to 2001
FCO, Policy Officer – Tibet and Human Rights, China and Hong Kong Department
1996 to 1999
Geneva, Third later Second Secretary – Human Rights, UK Mission to the United Nations
1992 to 1995
Bridgetown, Vice Consul and Entry Clearance Officer
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