Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Laos: Melanie Barlow
Ms Melanie Barlow has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Ms Melanie Barlow has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in succession to Mr John Pearson who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Barlow will take up her appointment during August 2023.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Melanie Barlow
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2022 to 2023 | Kathmandu, Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General |
| 2019 to 2022 | FCDO, Deputy Head, Consular Strategy and Network Department |
| 2018 to 2019 | FCO, Lead Trade Negotiator, Third Country Agreements Unit |
| 2018 | UK Government Illegal Wildlife Trade Joint Unit, Senior Manager, Private Sector Engagement |
| 2015 to 2018 | Seoul, Trade Policy and Economic Diplomacy Counsellor |
| 2013 to 2015 | FCO, Head, India and Nepal Team, South Asia Department |
| 2013 | FCO, Head, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives Team, South Asia Department |
| 2011 to 2012 | FCO, Team Leader and Programme Manager, Conflict Department |
| 2009 to 2011 | Tokyo, Second Secretary (Trade) |
| 2006 to 2008 | Tokyo, Second Secretary (Political) |
| 2004 to 2005 | Japanese language training |
| 2003 | FCO, Project Manager, Department for Strategy and Innovation |
| 2003 | FCO, Desk Officer, Iraq Political Team |
| 2002 to 2003 | Trade Partners UK, Special Projects Manager Japan and China |
| 2002 | Joined FCO |
| 1996 | Private sector |
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