Press release

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Ross Matthews

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

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
22 February 2024

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

Curriculum vitae         

Full name: Ross Harvey Sutherland Matthews

Date Role
2018 to 2023   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  FCO, Head, Operations Team, Crisis Management Department
2006 to 2008  Yaoundé, 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  Joined FCO

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Published 22 February 2024