Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Lebanon: Ian Collard

Press release

Dr Ian Collard OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lebanese Republic.

Dr Ian Collard OBE

Dr Ian Collard OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lebanese Republic. Dr Collard will take up his appointment during Summer 2021.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full name: Ian Frank Collard

Married to: Tamara Collard

Children: Four daughters

2020 to present Kabul, Deputy Head of Mission
2017 to 2019 FCO, Head, Counter-Terrorism Department
2013 to 2017 Panama City, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2011 to 2013 FCO, Head, North America Department
2012 FCO, Olympics Silver Command, Counter-Terrorism Department
2008 to 2011 Washington, First Secretary (Political)
2005 to 2008 New York, Second Secretary (Political), UK Mission to the United Nations
2003 to 2004 FCO, Desk Officer, UN/International Organisations Department
2002 to 2003 FCO, Desk Officer, Middle East Department
2002 Joined FCO

Published 3 March 2021