Igor Pokaz
Igor Pokaz (born 23 May 1968) is a Croatian diplomat that has served as ambassador to NATO and Russia. He is serving as Croatia's ambassador to the United Kingdom since September 1st, 2017.[1] He is married and has one child.[2]
Igor Pokaz (Left)
Igor Pokaz | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador to the United Kingdom | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Ivan Grdešić |
| Ambassador to NATO | |
| In office 2008–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Davor Božinović |
| Succeeded by | Boris Grigić |
| Ambassador to the Russian Federation | |
| In office 2012–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Nebojša Koharović |
| Succeeded by | Tonči Staničić |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1968 Osijek, Croatia |
| Citizenship | Croatia |
| Nationality | Croat |
| Spouse(s) | Mirna Zelić Pokaz |
| Children | Ivan Daniel Pokaz |
| Alma mater | The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Oxford University University of Zagreb |
| Occupation | Ambassador |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Education
Pokaz has a Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of Zagreb and received his Master's degree in International Relations from the Global Master of Arts Program (GMAP) at The Fletcher School, Tufts University. He also attended Oxford University.
Working experience
- 2017- Ambassador to the United Kingdom
- 2012-2015 Croatian Ambassador to the Russian Federation
- 2008 (Nov)-2012 Permanent Representative to NATO
- 2007-2008 Atlantic Grupa Plc, Head of the Office of the CEO
- 2005-2007 Ministry of Defense, Under Secretary for Defense Policy
- 2003-2005 Ministry of Defense, Head of Department for International Defense Cooperation
- 1999-2003 Permanent Mission of the Republic of Croatia to the United Nations, New York City, Diplomat/Counssellor.
- 1996-1999 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Chief of the Minister's Cabinet, Diplomat/First Secretary
- 1996 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Deputy Minister, Diplomat/Second Secretary
- 1994-1996 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department for Multilateral Affairs, Diplomat/Attaché
- 1992-1994 European Union Monitor Mission, Interpreter
References
- Total Croatia News Appointment 2017. Accessed August 8, 2017
- NATO Biography of Igor Pokaz 2009. Accessed June 19, 2012
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