Press release
Change of British High Commissioner to Tanzania: August 2020
Mr David Concar has been appointed British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania in succession to Ms Sarah Cooke.
Mr David Concar has been appointed British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania in succession to Ms Sarah Cooke who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Concar will take up his appointment during August 2020.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: David William Concar
| 2020 | FCO, Director, Protocol |
| 2016 to 2019 | Mogadishu, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2014 to 2016 | FCO, Head, International Organisations Department and Commonwealth Envoy |
| 2012 to 2014 | FCO, Head, Climate Change and Energy Department |
| 2011 to 2012 | Beijing, Counsellor – Prosperity |
| 2009 to 2010 | Beijing, Counsellor – Climate Change and Energy |
| 2006 to 2008 | Beijing, Counsellor – Science and Innovation |
| 2004 to 2006 | Beijing, First Secretary – Science and Innovation |
| 2004 | Joined FCO |
| 1996 to 2004 | Deputy Editor, New Scientist magazine |
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Published 10 July 2020