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Change of British High Commissioner to Singapore: July 2019
Ms Kara Owen CVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore.
Ms Kara Owen CVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore.
Ms Kara Owen CVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore in succession to Mr Scott Wightman CMG who will be transferring to another Civil Service appointment. Ms Owen will take up her appointment in July 2019.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Full name: Kara Owen
Married to: Commandant (Rtd) William Tierney
Children: Two daughters
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Published 15 February 2019