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 who will transfer to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Patrick will take up his appointment in August 2023.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name: Andrew Patrick

Spouse: Khin Sanda Win

Children: One

Place of Birth: Penzance, UK

DatesRole
2022 to presentFCDO, Migration and Modern Slavery Envoy
2021FCDO, Temporary Head Myanmar Unit, Temporary Head Migration Department
2018 to 2019Special Unpaid Leave, Advisor to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport on Internet Harms
2013 to 2018Myanmar, Her Majesty's Ambassador
2009 to 2012FCO, Additional Director, South Asia
2007 to 2009Kabul, Deputy Head of Mission
2004 to 2007Pretoria, Deputy High Commissioner
2001 to 2004FCO, Head of Newsroom, FCO Press Office
2000 to 2001FCO, Head of Knowledge Programme
1998 to 2000FCO, Private Secretary, Foreign Secretary's office
1996 to 1998FCO, Head of Section, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania and Macedonia
1995 to 1996Brussels, First Secretary, United Kingdom Joint Delegation to NATO
1991 to 1995Nicosia, Third later Second Secretary, Chancery
1989 to 1991FCO, Desk Officer, NATO, Security Policy Department
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