John Marshall
Biography
John Marshall is His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, High Commissioner-designate (non-resident) to the Togolese Republic and Ambassador-designate (non-resident) to the Republic of Benin. He took up his appointment in June 2025.
Prior to this, he was Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea (2023 to 2025), and to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (2016 to 2021). He was also Ambassador to Senegal and non-resident Ambassador to Cabo Verde and Guinea-Bissau from May 2011 to July 2015.
John Marshall joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1988. He has also previously served in Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur and Addis Ababa.
British Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire
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, 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 Guinea
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British Ambassador to Luxembourg
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British Ambassador to Senegal