Press release
Change of British High Commissioner to Uganda: Kate Airey
Ms Kate Airey OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Uganda in succession to Mr Peter West CMG.
Ms Kate Airey OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Uganda in succession to Mr Peter West CMG who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Ms Airey will take up her appointment during December 2020.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Kate Airey
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2017 to present | Windhoek, British High Commissioner |
| 2015 to 2017 | Head of cross-Whitehall Nigeria Unit |
| 2014 to 2015 | Deputy Head, UK Ebola Response, FCO |
| 2014 | Freetown, Deputy High Commissioner |
| 2010 to 2014 | Rome, British Embassy, Prosperity Team Leader |
| 2007 to 2010 | Abuja, British High Commission, Head of Political Section |
| 2005 to 2007 | Africa Energy Adviser, FCO |
| 2002 to 2005 | Shell International, Team Leader, Global Oil Products |
| 2000 to 2001 | Shell UK Ltd, Marketing Manager |
| 1999 to 2000 | Oxfam, Press Officer |
Published 8 September 2020