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PRESS RELEASE : Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia – Gareth Ward [June 2024]

The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 3 June 2024.

Mr Gareth Ward has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia in succession to Mr Mark Clayton.

Mr Gareth Ward has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia in succession to Mr Mark Clayton. Mr Ward will take up his appointment during August 2024.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Gareth Edward Ward

Date Role
2022 to 2024 FCDO, Eastern Europe and Central Asia Department
2018 to 2022 Hanoi, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2017  UK Defence Academy, Higher Command and Staff Course
2014 to 2017  FCO, Deputy Director and Head of China Department, Asia Pacific Directorate
2010 to 2013  St Petersburg, Her Majesty’s Consul General
2007 to 2010  Beijing, First Secretary (Foreign and Security Policy)
2002 to 2006 FCO, Head of Justice and Home Affairs, Europe Directorate
1998 to 2002 Moscow, Second Secretary (Political)