British High Commissioner to Tanzania
David Concar
Biography
David started his role as British High Commissioner to Tanzania in August 2020. Before that, David was Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia from January 2017 until February 2019.
CURRICULUM VITAE
| Full name | David William Concar |
|---|---|
| Married to | Caroline Virginia North |
| Children | Three |
| 2020 | High Commissioner to Tanzania |
| 2017 – 2019 | Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia |
| 2014 – 2016 | FCDO, Head of International Organisations Department and Commonwealth Envoy |
| 2012 – 2014 | FCDO, Head of Climate Change & Energy Department |
| 2011 – 2012 | Beijing, Prosperity Counsellor |
| 2009 – 2010 | Beijing, Climate Change & Energy Counsellor |
| 2006 – 2008 | Beijing, Science & Innovation Counsellor |
| 2004 – 2006 | Beijing, First Secretary |
| 2004 | Joined FCDO |
British High Commissioner to Tanzania
The High Commissioner is the UK government’s representative in a Commonwealth nation. They are responsible for the direction and work of the High Commission and its Deputy High Commissions and/or Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.
Previous roles in government
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British Ambassador to Somalia