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Vincent Fean

Vincent Fean

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Trustee, Balfour Project Consul-General Jerusalem 2010-2014

  • Education

    • The University of Sheffield

      1971 - 1975
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) French and German 2:1

  • Experience

    • Foreign and Commonwealth Office

      Sept 2006 - Apr 2010
      Ambassador

      I promoted British Government and business relations with Libya towards the end of Qadhafi's tenure.

    • Foreign and Commonwealth Office

      Sept 2010 - Feb 2014

      I led the team in Jerusalem responsible for UK relations with Palestine (East Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank), and increased understanding in London of the negative impact of the Occupation on Palestinian lives.

      • Ambassador

        Aug 1975 - Feb 2014

      • Consul General

        Sept 2010 - Jan 2014

    • MS Risk Limited

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
      Adviser

      I advised MS Risk (CEO Liam Morrissey) on relations with the British and other governments, particularly in the Middle East and Africa.

    • Libyan British Business Council

      Mar 2022 - Jul 2024
      Chairman emeritus

    • Balfour Project

      Jun 2022 - now

      Promoting Balfour Project, shedding light on Britain’s past role and responsibilities in Palestine before the end of the British Mandate in 1948, and advocating for equal rights for all in Palestine/ Israel today

      • Trustee

        Jun 2018 - now

      • Vice Chair, Balfour Project Charity

        Jun 2022 - Jul 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Languages: French (operational), Arabic (conversational), German (occasional)

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vincent Fean
      Honorary Fellow University of Sheffield Jun 2011 The University of Sheffield is my alma mater, and awarded the Fellowship in recognition of distinguished public service.
    • Awarded to Vincent Fean
      Honorary Fellow University of Central Lancashire Sep 2009 UCLAN is the Central Lancashire University with a branch in my home town, Burnley. The Fellowship was awarded to recognise my work in the Diplomatic Service, particularly in the health education sector in Libya.
    • Awarded to Vincent Fean
      KCVO HM The Queen Nov 2005 HM The Queen visited Malta in November 2005, when I was High Commissioner. At the end of her State Visit Her Majesty made me a Knight Commander of the Victorian Order (KCVO).

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Patron

      Issued by Britain Palestine Friendship and Twinning Network on Jun 2015
      Britain Palestine Friendship and Twinning NetworkAssociated with Vincent Fean

    • Trustee

      Issued by Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) on Jun 2015
      Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)Associated with Vincent Fean

    • Member of Fundraising Committee

      Issued by St John's Eye Hospital, Jerusalem on Jun 2015
      St John's Eye Hospital, JerusalemAssociated with Vincent Fean