Press release

Change of Governor of the British Virgin Islands: Daniel Pruce

Mr Daniel Pruce has been appointed Governor of the British Virgin Islands.

Mr Daniel Pruce has been appointed Governor of the British Virgin Islands in succession to Mr John Rankin CMG who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service.

Mr Pruce will take up his appointment in January 2024.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Daniel Robert Pruce

Place of birth: London

Year Role
2021 to 2022 FCDO, Interim Director of Communication
2017 to 2021 Manila, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2012 to 2016 Madrid, Deputy Head of Mission
2008 to 2012 Bangkok, Deputy Head of Mission
2007 to 2008 FCO, Head of Strategic Communications, Europe & Globalisation Directorate
2006 to 2007 FCO, Head of Economic & Central Europe Group, Europe Directorate
2004 to 2005 FCO, Programme Director, Organisation Project
2002 to 2004 10 Downing Street, International Affairs Press Officer
1999 to 2001 UK Permanent Representation to the EU, Brussels, British Spokesman
1999 NATO Headquarters Brussels, Speechwriter
1999 Skopje, Deputy Head of Mission
1996 to 1999 FCO, Head of EU Enlargement Section, Europe Directorate
1993 to 1996 UK Permanent Representation to the EU, Brussels, Second Secretary (Trade Policy)
1990 to 1992 FCO, EU Desk Officer
1990 Joined FCO

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Published 30 June 2023