Change of British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean: Simon Mustard
Mr Simon Mustard has been appointed British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. He will take up his appointment during May 2025.
Simon Mustard
Mr Simon Mustard has been appointed British High Commissioner to Barbados, and non-resident High Commissioner to Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Simon will succeed Mr Scott Furssedonn-Wood MVO, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
Mr Mustard will take up his appointment during May 2025.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Simon Mustard
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2021 to 2025 | FCDO, Director East/Southern Africa |
| 2019 to 2021 | Freetown, British High Commissioner |
| 2017 to 2019 | FCO, Head, Southern and Central Africa Department and Special Envoy to African Great Lakes Region |
| 2016 | Lilongwe, British High Commissioner |
| 2013 to 2016 | Amman, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2011 to 2013 | FCO, Head, Country-Casework Team and Deputy Head of Consular Assistance, Consular Directorate |
| 2009 to 2011 | FCO, Head, Regional Issues Team, Counter-Proliferation Department |
| 2008 to 2009 | FCO, Private Secretary to Minister of State, and also to the Secretary of State |
| 2005 to 2008 | Washington, Policy Lead on Counter-Terrorism and Strategic Threats |
| 2002 to 2004 | Belmopan, Third Secretary (Political) |
| 2000 to 2002 | FCO, Desk Officer, Environment Policy Department |
| 1994 to 2000 | Police Officer, Lothian and Borders Police |
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