CHANGE OF GOVERNOR OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

11 Jan 2006 12:15 PM

Mr David Pearey has been appointed Governor of the British Virgin Islands in succession to Mr Tom Macan who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Pearey will take up his appointment in April 2006.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full Name: Mr David Dacre Pearey
Date of Birth: 15 July 1948
Family Status: Married to Susan Anne Pearey
Children: One daughter (2000)

2004-2005 Lilongwe: British High Commissioner to Malawi
2000-2004 Karachi: Deputy High Commissioner
1995-1999 Lagos: Counsellor Commercial/Economic
1992-1995 FCO: Inspectorate
1990-1992 FCO: Assistant Head of Southern European Department 1988-1990 Kampala: First Secretary & Head of Chancery
1986-1988 FCO: Policy Planners
1983-1986 FCO: Energy Science & Space Department

1979-1982 Ankara: First Secretary Economic
1979 Entered FCO

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