Marc Holland (born 1974) is a British civil servant and diplomat. From August 2014 until March 2018, Holland served as the

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of Ascension.

Career

Holland was educated at

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, a college of the

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. Holland joined the

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in 2002. Holland served at the Permanent Representation of the United Kingdom to the European Union in Brussels and then the British Embassy in Berlin, working on EU and labour issues. Until 2014 he served as the Deputy Head of the Future of Europe Department in London. Prior to that Holland had worked Department of Trade and Industry and as a planning and information officer in the education department of the Croydon London Borough Council.

Appointment as Administrator

In 2014, Holland was appointed to replace Colin Wells as

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, a part of

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which is a

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. Holland stated on his appointment that "We are all thrilled to be coming to Ascension. We look forward to taking full part in the community and sharing with you the unique experience of living and working in such a fascinating place"

Personal life

Holland is married with five children.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Holland, Marc Living people 1974 births Administrators of Ascension Island Alumni of Wadham College, Oxford British civil servants British diplomats