Change of British High Commissioner to Tanzania: August 2020

Press release

Mr David Concar has been appointed British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania in succession to Ms Sarah Cooke.

Mr David Concar

Mr David Concar has been appointed British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania in succession to Ms Sarah Cooke who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Concar will take up his appointment during August 2020.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full name: David William Concar

Married to: Caroline Virginia North

Children: Three

2020 FCO, Director, Protocol
2016 to 2019 Mogadishu, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2014 to 2016 FCO, Head, International Organisations Department and Commonwealth Envoy
2012 to 2014 FCO, Head, Climate Change and Energy Department
2011 to 2012 Beijing, Counsellor – Prosperity
2009 to 2010 Beijing, Counsellor – Climate Change and Energy
2006 to 2008 Beijing, Counsellor – Science and Innovation
2004 to 2006 Beijing, First Secretary – Science and Innovation
2004 Joined FCO
1996 to 2004 Deputy Editor, New Scientist magazine

Further information

Published 10 July 2020