Mrs Harriet Clare Thompson has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana and Non-resident British High Commissioner to the Republic of Benin in succession to Mr Iain Walker who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Thompson will take up her appointment during Summer 2021.

The new appointment was announced in a press release made by the Commission on their official website.

Ian Walker has so far congratulated his successor and wished her well on her new role.

Prior to her appointment, Mrs Thompson served as the Head of Mission and Deputy to the British High Commissioner in Nigeria. She consequently has over two decades of expertise in diplomacy and public service.

She is married to Nicholas Paul Thompson and they have three lovely children.