Mark Pollard

Mark John Pollard (born 13 October 1979) is a Falkland Island politician who has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Stanley constituency since the 2017 general election.[1]

The Honourable Mark Pollard MLA
Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly for Stanley
Incumbent
Assumed office 9 November 2017
Preceded by	Mike Summers
Personal details
Born	Mark John Pollard 13 October 1979
Nationality	British
Political party	Nonpartisan
Spouse(s)	Cathy Jacobsen

Born in the UK to a fourth generation Falkland Islander and a Royal Marine who served in the Falklands, Pollard moved to the Islands in 1985.[2] In 1997 he took part in a BBC World Service series to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Falklands War.[3]

After studying in the UK, Pollard returned to the Falklands and worked in telecommunications for 17 years.[2] He briefly served as Chair of the Falklands Islands Association Sub-Committee.[4]

References

1. "Falkland Islands Elects New Legislative Assembly". MercoPress. 10 November 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
2. "The Honourable Mark Pollard". Falkland Islands Government. falklands.gov.fk. Archived from the original on 24 December 2017. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
3. "Young People - Falkland Islands". BBC. 28 March 1997. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
4. "Falklands Association new chair of the Subcommittee in the Islands". MercoPress. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2017.