Mark Bensberg

Biography

Mark Bensberg was appointed Deputy Head of Mission for Norway in July 2017.

Mark’s HM Diplomatic Service career spans Europe and Africa. Previous postings include Paris, Vienna and Brussels; as High Commissioner to Namibia, and more recently as Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire.

Mark’s first FCO appointment was to the Nordic section, where one of his earliest tasks was to help deliver the City of Oslo’s annual gift of a Christmas tree to Trafalgar Square.

Mark is married, with one daughter. He and his wife enjoy the great outdoors.

Previous roles in government

  • Deputy Head of Mission, Norway
  • British Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire