Press release
Change of British High Commissioner to Uganda: Peter West
Mr Peter West CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Uganda.
Mr Peter West CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Uganda in succession to Ms Alison Blackburne, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr West will take up his appointment during August 2016.
Curriculum Vitae
| Full name | Peter West CMG |
| Married to | Julia West |
| Children | Three |
| 2013 – present | Freetown, British High Commissioner |
| 2011 – 2013 | Lagos, Deputy High Commissioner |
| 2008 – 2011 | Abuja, Deputy High Commissioner |
| 2004 – 2008 | Melbourne, Consul General |
| 2000 – 2004 | Bangkok, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 1997 – 1999 | FCO, Deputy Head, South Asian Department |
| 1992 – 1997 | Copenhagen, First Secretary (Political/EU) |
| 1991 – 1992 | FCO, Head of Section, Latin America Department |
| 1989 – 1991 | FCO, Desk Officer, Security Coordination Department |
| 1986 – 1988 | FCO, Desk Officer, Southern African Department |
| 1984 – 1986 | Auckland, Vice Consul (Commercial) |
| 1980 – 1983 | Buenos Aires, Third Secretary/Vice Consul |
| 1978 – 1979 | Ankara, Third Secretary (Aid) |
| 1977 | Joined FCO |
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Published 31 December 2015