Lisa Bandari | British ambassador to Portugal
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Lisa Bandari was appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal and Cape Verde in January 2024. Previously, she was the Deputy Director for India and HMG India Coordinator from August 2021 to August 2022. Lisa has served in a number of political and policy roles since joining the UK Diplomatic Service in 2004. She brings experience from several Foreign Office departments as well as overseas postings in Afghanistan and Kenya. Prior to joining the FCO, she worked for an NGO and UK local government. Lisa studied French and German at Oxford University.