Matthew Gould | |
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| British Ambassador to Israel | |
| In office September 2010 – 2015 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | David Cameron |
| Preceded by | Sir Tom Phillips |
| Succeeded by | David Quarrey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Steven Gould 20 August 1971 Wembley, London, England |
| Spouse | Celia Leaberry |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | CEO of ZSL |
| Known for | Being the first Jew to serve as British Ambassador to Israel |
Matthew Steven Gould CMG MBE (born 20 August 1971) is a British former civil servant and diplomat who is the Chief Executive Officer of international science-led conservation charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London). He was previously National Director for Digital Transformation in NHS England (2019–2022), Director General for Digital and Media Policy in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (2015–19) and Ambassador to Israel (2010–15).