Lisa Bandari
Biography
Lisa Bandari was appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal and Cape Verde in January 2024. Previously, she was the Deputy Director for India and HMG India Coordinator from August 2021 to August 2022.
Lisa has served in a number of political and policy roles since joining the UK Diplomatic Service in 2004. She brings experience from several Foreign Office departments as well as overseas postings in Afghanistan and Kenya. Prior to joining the FCO, she worked for an NGO and UK local government.
Lisa studied French and German at Oxford University.
Curriculum Vitae
| 2021 to 2023 | FCDO, Deputy Director for India and HMG India Coordinator |
| 2017 to 2020 | Department for Exiting the EU, Deputy Director for Ongoing EU Business and Third Country Preparation |
| 2014 to 2016 | British High Commission Nairobi, Director of Corporate Services |
| 2011 to 2014 | FCO, Policy Planners, Team Leader for Asia Pacific and Africa Strategy |
| 2010 to 2011 | Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan, Director of Policy and External Relations |
| 2008 to 2010 | British Embassy Kabul, Head of Internal Political Section |
| 2007 | Pre-posting training (including Farsi language training) |
| 2005 to 2006 | FCO/Home Office, Head of UK Government Forced Marriage Unit |
| 2004 to 2005 | FCO, Bosnia & Herzegovina Desk Officer |
British Ambassador to Portugal
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 consular services.