New UK Ambassador Appointed to Portugal

Ms Lisa Bandari has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic in succession to Mr Chris Sainty. Ms Bandari will take up her appointment during January 2024.

Curriculum vitae

DatesRole
2021 to 2022FCDO, Deputy Director for India and HMG India Coordinator
2017 to 2020Department for Exiting the EU, Deputy Director for Ongoing EU Business and Third Country Preparation
2014 to 2016Nairobi, Director of Corporate Services
2011 to 2014FCO, Policy Planners, Team Leader for Asia Pacific and Africa Strategy
2010 to 2011Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan, Director of Policy and External Relations
2008 to 2010Kabul, Head of Internal Political Section
2007Pre-posting training (including Farsi language training)
2005 to 2006FCO/Home Office, Head of UK Government Forced Marriage Unit
2004 to 2005FCO, Bosnia & Herzegovina Desk Officer
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