British Ambassador to Azerbaijan

Fergus Auld

Biography

Mr Fergus Auld was appointed HM Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan in April 2022, in succession to Mr James Lyall Sharp.

Curriculum vitae

2022 to present His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan
2021 to 2022 Full-time language training, Azerbaijani
2017 to 2021 FCDO, Head, South Asia Department and India Coordinator
2015 to 2017 FCO, Head, Talent, Diversity and Learning and Development Unit
2014 to 2015 FCO, Head, International Extremism Unit
2011 to 2014 Moscow, Political Counsellor
2011 Full-time language training, Russian
2008 to 2011 New Delhi, Head, Climate Change and Energy Unit later First Secretary (Climate Change)
2006 to 2008 FCO, Team Leader, Climate Change and Energy Group
2002 to 2005 Bangkok, Second Secretary (Press and Public Affairs)
2000 to 2002 Full-time language training, Thai
1999 to 2000 FCO, Desk Officer, Nuclear Non-Proliferation
1999 Joined FCO

British Ambassador to Azerbaijan

The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office