British High Commissioner to Zambia

Sam Waldock

Biography

Sam Waldock is Acting British High Commissioner to Zambia.

He has served as Deputy High Commissioner to Zambia and Development Director since August 2022. Prior to joining the Zambia team, Sam worked at the British High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria as Head of Governance, Stability and Home Affairs. He has also previously worked at the Zambian mission as Governance Specialist from 2011 to 2014. Sam has also been posted in Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

British High Commissioner to Zambia

The High Commissioner is the UK government’s representative in a Commonwealth nation. They are responsible for the direction and work of the High Commission and its Deputy High Commissions and/or Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office