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Change of British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia - August 2019

Mr Nicholas Woolley has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia in succession to Mr Fergus Cochrane-Dyet OBE.

Mr Nicholas Woolley has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia.

Mr Nicholas Woolley has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia.

Mr Nicholas Woolley has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia in succession to Mr Fergus Cochrane-Dyet OBE. Mr Woolley will take up his appointment in August 2019.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Nicholas Kerrison Woolley

2016 to Present Democratic Republic of the Congo (also Republic of Congo, Central African Republic), Deputy Head of Mission
2014 to 2016 Islamabad, Head of Conflict and Joint Programmes
2013 to 2014 Kabul, Head of Reconciliation and External Politics
2010 to 2013 National Security Secretariat (Cabinet Office), Head of Middle East and North Africa section
2009 New York, Desk Officer for Middle East, UK Permanent Representation to the United Nations
2006 to 2009 Brussels, Desk Officer for Middle East and North Africa, UK Permanent Representation to the European Union
2005 to 2006 Brussels, National Expert in Cabinet of the European Commissioner for External Relations
2006 Joined FCO
2004 to 2005 Ministry of Justice, various roles including Family Justice policy lead for High Court reform
2003 Adventure Tour Leader, Explore Worldwide
2000 to 2002 English Teacher, Japan (JET Programme)
2003 Adventure Tour Leader, Explore Worldwide
2000 to 2002 English Teacher, Japan (JET Programme)

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Published 8 July 2019