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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Slovakia: August 2020

Mr Nigel Baker OBE MVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Slovak Republic in succession to Mr Andrew Garth.

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Mr Nigel Baker OBE MVO

Mr Nigel Baker OBE MVO has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Slovak Republic in succession to Mr Andrew Garth who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Baker will take up his appointment during August 2020.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Nigel Marcus Baker

2016 to 2019 FCO, Head – Latin America Department, Americas Directorate
2011 to 2016 Holy See, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2007 to 2011 La Paz, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2003 to 2006 Havana, Deputy Head of Mission
2000 to 2003 Assistant Private Secretary to HRH The Prince of Wales
1998 to 2000 FCO, Head of European Defence Section, Security Policy Department
1998 FCO, First Secretary, Protocol Directorate (UK EU Presidency)
1996 to 1997 Academic sabbatical (Italy)
1993 to 1996 Bratislava, Deputy Head of Mission
1992 to 1993 Prague, Second Secretary (Economic)
1990 to 1991 FCO, Desk Officer, Near East and North Africa Department
1989 Joined FCO

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Published 22 May 2020