16 Oct 2008 12:58 PM
Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea

FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE News Release issued by COI News Distribution Service. 16 October 2008

Mr Ian Felton has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea in succession to Mr John McManus who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Felton will take up his appointment during November 2008.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full Name: Mr Ian Felton
Married to: Ms Judith Fairbairn

2006 - 2008 FCO, Team Leader, South East Asia and Pacific Group
2003 - 2006 FCO, Engaging with the Islamic World, Programme Manager
2000 - 2003 Phnom Penh, Deputy Head of Mission
1995 - 1999 New York, UK Mission to the United Nations
1993 - 1995 FCO, United Nations Department
1990 - 1992 FCO (Worldwide Floater - temporary duty assignments in Asia and Africa)
1987 - 1989 Brussels, Chancery
1986 - 1987 FCO, Southern European Department

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