Frank Baker

Francis Raymond Baker (born 27 January 1961) is a British diplomat and civil servant who was Ambassador to Libya from February 2018 to April 2019. He was Ambassador to Kuwait from 2010 to 2014, and Ambassador to Iraq from 2014 to 2017.

Early life Baker was born on 27 January 1961 to Raymond and Pamela Baker. He was educated at Dartford Grammar School, then an all-boys state grammar school in Dartford, Kent. In August 2014, he was announced as the next British ambassador to the Republic of Iraq. He took up the appointment in September 2014.

Personal life Baker is married to Maria Pilar Fernandez. Together, they have two children; a son and a daughter.

Frank is a committed Charlton Athletic fan.

Honours In the 1997 Queen's Birthday Honours, Baker was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of his service as First Secretary of the British Embassy in Ankara, Turkey. He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2018 New Year Honours "for services to British foreign policy and UK/Iraq relations." He is a recipient of the Order of Kuwait (Special Class).