Sally Axworthy Named UK Ambassador to Kazakhstan

UK Gov

Mrs Sally Axworthy MBE has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Mrs Sally Axworthy MBE has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan in succession to Ms Kathy Leach who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrs Axworthy will take up her appointment during August 2025.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Sally Jane Axworthy

YearRole
2024 to presentFull-time Kazakh language training
2021 to 2024FCDO, Head, Negotiations and Peace Processes Department, Office for Conflict, Stabilisation and Mediation
2016 to 2021Holy See, HM Ambassador
2013 to 2015FCO, Joint Head, North Africa Department
2011 to 2013FCO, Head, Somalia Unit
2011FCO, Head, Great Lakes, East Africa and Somalia Department
2009 to 2011India, Director, Corporate Services
2007 to 2008FCO, Head of Financial Skills
2006FCO, Senior Flexible Working Project, Human Resources Directorate
2004 to 2005Government Office South West, Vulnerable Adults Project Leader
2001 to 2003Government Office South West, Assistant Director, Devon and Cornwall
1998 to 2000FCO, Head, Turkey, Cyprus & Malta Section, European Union Department
1996 to 1998Bonn, First Secretary (European Union)
1994 to 1996Secondment to the German Foreign Ministry
1993 to 1994FCO, Head, Political Section, United Nations Department
1991 to 1992Kyiv, Second Secretary Economic
1989 to 1991Moscow, Third Secretary Commercial
1988 to 1989Full time language training (Russian)
1987 to 1988FCO, Desk Officer, Hungary and Czechoslovakia
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