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Change of His Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador to Chad: Ross Matthews

Mr Ross Matthews has been appointed His Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador to the Republic of Chad.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Mr Ross Matthews has been appointed His Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador to the Republic of Chad in succession to Mr Jon Dean who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.聽 Mr Matthews will take up his appointment during early summer 2024.

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Full name: Ross Harvey Sutherland Matthews

Date Role
2018 to 2023聽 聽Lisbon, Deputy Head of Mission
2014 to 2017 FCO, Head, NATO Section, Euro-Atlantic Security Policy
2010 to 2014 Buenos Aires, Head, Political Team
2008 to 2010聽 FCO, Head, Operations Team, Crisis Management Department
2006 to 2008聽 Yaound茅, Second Secretary Political
2004 to 2005 FCO, Desk Officer, Australia/South Pacific
2002 to 2003 FCO, Desk Officer, Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe
2002听 Joined FCO

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Published 22 February 2024