Press release
Change of British High Commissioner to Tanzania: Marianne Young
Mrs Marianne Young has been appointed British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania.
Mrs Marianne Young has been appointed British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania in succession to Mr David Concar who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrs Young will take up her appointment during August 2024.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Full name: Marianne Louise Young
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020 to present | Ankara, Deputy Ambassador |
| 2017 to 2019 | FCO, Deputy Director, Europe Directorate (EU Exit) |
| 2015 to 2017 | FCO, Economic Diplomacy Directorate (climate change, economic institutions/G7/G20/OECD) |
| 2011 to 2015 | Windhoek, High Commissioner |
| 2007 to 2011 | Pretoria, Head of External Political Section and Deputy High Commissioner for the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Eswatini |
| 2005 to 2006 | FCO, Engaging with Islamic World Group |
| 2004 to 2005 | FCO, Africa Directorate (East Africa & Horn) |
| 2003 | FCO, Africa Directorate (Great Lakes) |
| 2002 | FCO, Press Officer |
| 2001 | Joined FCO |
| 1995 to 2001 | Trade journalist for International Maritime Information company, including 3 years running Singapore office |
| 1994 to 1995 | Graduate traineeship at The Times newspaper |
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Published 15 May 2024