Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ethiopia: Darren Welch
Mr Darren Welch has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union.
Mr Darren Welch has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union in succession to Dr Alastair McPhail CMG OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Welch will take up his appointment during January 2023.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Darren John Welch
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2021 to present | FCDO, Director of Global Health |
| 2018 to 2020 | Department for International Development (DFID), Director of Policy |
| 2017 to 2018 | DFID, Director of Strategy |
| 2016 to 2017 | DFID, Head, Migration and Modern Slavery Department |
| 2015 to 2016 | Home Office, International Team Leader, Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme |
| 2011 to 2015 | Brussels, United Kingdom Permanent Representation to the European Union, Counsellor for Development, Trade, Africa, Asia and The Americas |
| 2008 to 2011 | DFID Tanzania, Head of Office |
| 2007 to 2008 | DFID, Head, Information and Community Partnerships Department |
| 2003 to 2007 | DAI Consulting, Deputy Director for Governance Reform |
| 2000 to 2002 | Government of Bermuda, Senior Consultant |
| 1998 to 2000 | Cabinet Office, Performance and Innovation Unit (later the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit) |
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