Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Mauritania: Colin Wells

Press release

Mr Colin Wells has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in succession to Mr Simon Boyden.

Mr Colin Wells has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in succession to Mr Simon Boyden who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Wells will take up his appointment during April 2021.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Colin Neil Wells

Year Role
2020 to present Full-time Language Training (French)
2018 to 2020 Moscow, Consul-General and Director of Corporate Services
2014 to 2017 Mumbai, Deputy Head of Mission
2011 to 2014 Ascension Island, Administrator and Head of the Ascension Island Government
2010 to 2011 Abidjan, Head of the British Embassy Office and Political Counsellor
2008 to 2010 Khartoum, Conflict Adviser and Political Officer
2004 to 2008 Baku, Deputy Head of Mission and Consul
2001 to 2004 Abuja, Second Secretary – Political and Human Rights
1999 to 2001 FCO, Policy Officer – Tibet and Human Rights, China and Hong Kong Department
1996 to 1999 Geneva, Third later Second Secretary – Human Rights, UK Mission to the United Nations
1992 to 1995 Bridgetown, Vice Consul and Entry Clearance Officer

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Published 8 March 2021