Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG

Biography

Colin Martin-Reynolds is the Director for Organisational Improvement at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Colin was the British Ambassador to Colombia from September 2019 to July 2022. A career diplomat, he joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1990. He has served in over 20 embassies across the FCO’s network in a variety of policy and operational roles.

Most recent postings include Deputy Head of Mission in Brasilia (2011 to 2013) and Consul General in Washington (2004 to 2008). Colin spent 5 years as the FCO’s Chief Information Officer, leading a major transformation programme overhauling how the Ministry, its global network and its diplomats exploit knowledge through technology.

He was awarded a CMG by Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth in December 2018 in recognition of his contributions to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

2019 to 2022 Colombia, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2013 to 2018 FCO, Chief Information Officer
2011 to 2013 Brasilia, Deputy Head of Mission
2008 to 2010 FCO, Programme Director, Corporate Services Programme
2004 to 2008 Washington, First Secretary then Counsellor (Change Management) and Consul-General
2002 to 2004 FCO, Deputy Head, Human Resources Directorate
2001 to 2002 FCO, Team Leader, Southern Africa Section, Africa Directorate
1998 to 2001 FCO, Private Secretary to Minister of State
1997 to 1998 FCO, Political Section, United Nations Department

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Previous roles in government

  • British Ambassador to Colombia
    • 2019 to 2022
  • Chief Information Officer
    • 2013 to 2018
  • Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Brasilia
    • 2011 to 2013