Change of High Commissioner to Sri Lanka: Andrew Patrick
Mr Andrew Patrick has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in succession to Mrs Sarah Hulton OBE.
Mr Andrew Patrick has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Mr Andrew Patrick has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in succession to Mrs Sarah Hulton OBE who will transfer to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Patrick will take up his appointment in August 2023.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Andrew Patrick
Place of Birth: Penzance, UK
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2022 to present | FCDO, Migration and Modern Slavery Envoy |
| 2021 | FCDO, Temporary Head Migration Department |
| 2018 to 2019 | Special Unpaid Leave, Advisor to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport on Internet Harms |
| 2013 to 2018 | Myanmar, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2009 to 2012 | FCO, Additional Director, South Asia |
| 2007 to 2009 | Kabul, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2004 to 2007 | Pretoria, Deputy High Commissioner |
| 2001 to 2004 | FCO, Head of Newsroom, FCO Press Office |
| 2000 to 2001 | FCO, Head of Knowledge Programme |
| 1998 to 2000 | FCO, Private Secretary, Foreign Secretary’s office |
| 1996 to 1998 | FCO, Head of Section, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania and Macedonia |
| 1995 to 1996 | Brussels, First Secretary, United Kingdom Joint Delegation to NATO |
| 1991 to 1995 | Nicosia, Third later Second Secretary, Chancery |
| 1989 to 1991 | FCO, Desk Officer, NATO, Security Policy Department |
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