Iona Thomas

British diplomat

Her Excellency

Iona Thomas

OBE

Thomas in 2021

British High Commissioner to New Zealand

Incumbent

Assumed office
3 August 2022
Monarchs| Elizabeth II
Charles III
Prime Minister|

* Boris Johnson
* Liz Truss
* Rishi Sunak
* Keir Starmer

Preceded by| Laura Clarke
Governor of Pitcairn

Incumbent

Assumed office
8 August 2022
Monarchs| Elizabeth II
Charles III
Preceded by| Laura Clarke
Personal details
Alma mater| Oxford University
London School of Economics[1]
Occupation| Diplomat

Iona Thomas OBE, is a British diplomat who serves as the British High Commissioner to New Zealand and the Governor of Pitcairn.

Thomas did a bachelor’s in literae humaniores at Oxford University and a master's in economics at the London School of Economics.[2]

In August 2022, Thomas took up the position of British High Commissioner to New Zealand, succeeding Laura Clarke.[3] She was Political Counsellor at the British High Commission in Pakistan and has served in diplomatic posts in Tripoli and at the United Nations in New York. Before joining the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, she held posts in the civil service.[2]

In June 2018, Thomas was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to British foreign policy.[4]

## References

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1. ^ "Ms Iona Thomas OBE". gov.uk. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
2. ^ a b "Ms Iona Thomas OBE". GOV.UK. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
3. ^ "New UK High Commissioner To New Zealand Takes Office". Community Scoop. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
4. ^ "Iona THOMAS | Order of the British Empire | The Gazette". www.thegazette.co.uk. Retrieved 18 December 2022.

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