British Ambassador to Vietnam

Iain Frew

Biography

Iain took up the position of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to The Socialist Republic of Vietnam in August 2022.

Full name: Iain Grant Frew

2018 to 2021 Brasilia, Prosperity Counsellor
2016 to 2017 FCO, Head of EU Exit Strategy Department
2015 to 2016 FCO, Deputy Head of Europe-Internal Department
2014 to 2015 Riga, Head of Mission
2012 to 2014 Brussels, First Secretary (Antici)
2011 to 2012 Brussels, First Secretary (EU Budget)
2007 to 2011 Moscow, Second later First Secretary (Political)
2005 to 2007 FCO, Desk Officer, Russia Team
2005 Joined FCO

British Ambassador to Vietnam

The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the Embassy and its Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Previous roles in government

  • British Ambassador to Latvia