Change of Her Majesty's Governor of St Helena
Mr Mark Andrew Capes has been appointed Her Majesty's Governor of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha.
He will succeed Mr Andrew Gurr who will be retiring. Mr Capes will take up his appointment during October 2011.
On his appointment as Her Majesty’s Governor of St Helena, Mr Capes said:
“I am delighted to have been given this exciting opportunity to serve as Governor for the people of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha at such an important juncture in the history of the islands. I look forward to working for a secure and prosperous future for the islands and to getting to know those who live and work on them”.
Curriculum vitae
Full name:
Mark Andrew Capes
Married to:
Tamara
Children:
Alexandra and Sarah
2009-present
Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Chief Executive
2006-2009
Bermuda, Deputy Governor
2002-2006
Anguilla, Deputy Governor
1999-2002
FCO, Deputy Head of Parliamentary Relations and Devolution Department
1994-1999
Wellington, First Secretary Economic/Trade Policy/Environment
1991-1994
Turks and Caicos Islands, Deputy Chief Secretary
1989-1991
FCO, Second Secretary, West Indian and Atlantic Department
1986-1989
Vienna, Third Secretary Political
1982-1985
Lagos, Third Secretary Commercial
1975-1982 Assignments in Portugal, Jordan, Yugoslavia and the FCO