David Ward

Biography

David Ward was British High Commissioner to Samoa 2019 to 2023. Before this, he served as British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands from 2016 to 2019.

David joined the FCO in 1992 and has worked mainly on Asian affairs since, including 2 postings in East Asia, in Tokyo and Beijing, and also one in Nepal.

David also acquired experience working in conflict zones, including as Deputy Head of Mission responsible for re-establishing the British Embassy in Libya in 2011 and 2012, and as Deputy Head of the multinational Provincial Reconstruction Team in Lashkar Gah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Previous roles in government

  • British High Commissioner to Samoa
  • British High Commissioner to Vanuatu
  • British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands
  • British Ambassador to Eritrea