Igor Pokaz

Igor Pokaz
Ambassador to the United Kingdom
Incumbent
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	(1968-05-23)May 23, 1968 Osijek, Croatia
Citizenship	Croatia
Nationality	Croat
Spouse	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

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. He is married and has one child.

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