George Barrett

George Barrett is the Country Director of the British Council in South Africa, leading the UK’s cultural relations team in country since December 2022. With a proven track record in international development and education, George brings a unique blend of expertise to her role.

George Barrett is the new Director of the British Council in South Africa where she joined the team at the end of 2022. Prior to this George worked at the British High Commission heading up the UK’s trade development portfolio for the Southern African Customs Union and Mozambique. George came to South Africa in 2008,