Lana Marks
American fashion designer and ambassador to South Africa
Lana J. Marks (born November 18, 1953) is a South African-born American handbag designer. She founded the fashion brand Lana Marks.
Lana Marks | |
---|---|
United States Ambassador to South Africa | |
In office January 28, 2020 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Jessica Lapenn (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Reuben Brigety |
Personal details | |
Born | East London, South Africa | November 18, 1953
Political party | Republican |
She was also the United States Ambassador to South Africa for the Donald Trump administration. She became the ambassador on January 28, 2020 and left office a year later on January 20, 2021.
In September 2020, it was reported that Iran was planning an assassination plot against Marks because of the U.S. involvement in the death of Qasem Soleimani.[1]
References
change- ↑ Toosi, Nahal (September 13, 2020). "Officials: Iran weighs plot to kill U.S. ambassador to South Africa". Politico. Retrieved 2020-09-14.