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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Argentine Republic

Mark Kent has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Argentine Republic

Mark Kent

Mr Mark Kent has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Argentine Republic in succession to Dr John Freeman, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Kent will take up his appointment during July 2016.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name Mark Andrew Geoffrey Kent
2012 – present Bangkok, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2010 – 2012 Language training (Thai)
2007 – 2010 Hanoi, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2005 – 2007 FCO, Deputy Director, Migration
2004 – 2005 Belgium, International Affairs Adviser to Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
2000 – 2004 Mexico City, Commercial Counsellor and Consul General
1998 – 2000 FCO Spokesman covering Middle East and Kosovo Conflict
1993 – 1998 UK Permanent Representation to the EU, Brussels, First Secretary (External relations)
1989 – 1993 Brasilia, Second Secretary (Press and Political)
1987 – 1989 FCO, Assistant Desk Officer, Near East and North Africa Department
1987 Joined FCO

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Published 1 March 2016