NEWS STORY : John Marshall Appointed UK Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire and Togo
STORY
The United Kingdom has announced the appointment of Mr. John Marshall as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Togo. He will succeed Ms. Catherine Brooker, who is transitioning to another Diplomatic Service role. Mr. Marshall is set to assume his new position in June 2025.
Mr. Marshall brings extensive diplomatic experience to his new role. Since 2023, he has served as the UK’s Ambassador to Guinea. Prior to that, he held ambassadorial positions in Luxembourg from 2016 to 2021 and in Senegal from 2011 to 2015, where he was also the non-resident Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau and Cabo Verde. His earlier career includes assignments in Brussels, Addis Ababa, Kuala Lumpur, and Tokyo, focusing on political, economic and public diplomacy. In his upcoming role, Mr. Marshall will be responsible for representing the UK in Côte d’Ivoire and Togo, aiming to strengthen diplomatic relations and foster collaboration on mutual interests.
