Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Djibouti: David Hall
Dr David Hall has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti.
Dr David Hall.
Dr David Hall has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, in succession to Mr Vinay Talwar, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
Dr Hall will take up his appointment during October 2026.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: David Ian Hall
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2022 to 2025 | MOD, Deputy Director, Counter Proliferation |
| 2021 | FCDO, Head of Security Policy |
| 2017 to 2020 | Vienna, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to IAEA/CTBTO |
| 2015 to 2017 | Vienna, Deputy Permanent Representative, UKMis |
| 2012 to 2015 | Nairobi, Political Counsellor |
| 2009 to 2012 | FCO, Counter Proliferation Department |
| 2007 to 2009 | FCO, Africa Directorate |
| 2003 to 2007 | Brussels, First Secretary (Nuclear Policy, NATO) |
| 1993 to 2003 | MOD |
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Published 3 June 2026