Brian Donaldson

The British Government has nominated Mr Brian Donaldson as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Madagascar, with residence at Antananarivo. The Malagasy Government has given its agreement to this nomination. Mr Donaldson is expected to take up his appointment in October 2002.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full Name: Brian Donaldson Date of Birth: 6 April 1946 Marital Status: Married (Elizabeth) Children: 3 sons (1971), (1973), (1979)

• 1999-2002 WINDHOEK (High Commissioner)
• 1997-1998 FCO (Deputy Head of Information Department)
• 1996-1997 FCO (Personnel Management Department)
• 1992-1996 DHAKA (First Secretary)
• 1989-1992 YAOUNDE (Deputy Head of Mission)
• 1985-1989 PORT LOUIS (Second, later First Secretary)
• 1983-1985 FCO (Assistant Private Secretary, Minister of State's Office)
• 1982-1983 FCO (Trade Relations and Export Department)
• 1979-1982 LUXEMBOURG (Vice Consul)
• 1975-1979 LAGOS (Entry Clearance Officer)
• 1974-1975 FCO (Communications Operations Department)
• 1971-1974 LA PAZ (Archivist)
• 1968-1971 ALGIERS (Administration Officer)
• 1965-1968 FCO (Archives Department)
• 1965 Entered FCO