Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iceland: Jane Stevens
Mrs Jane Stevens has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland in succession to Dr Bryony Mathew.
Mrs Jane Stevens has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland in succession to Dr Bryony Mathew. Mrs Stevens will take up her appointment during September 2026.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Jane Elizabeth Stevens
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2025 to present | Full time language training (Icelandic) |
| 2024 to 2025 | FCDO, temporary assignments in MENAD, EECAD and Analysis Directorate |
| 2022 to 2023 | FCDO, Deputy Director, Ukraine Campaign Unit |
| 2018 to 2022 | FCDO, Europe Directorate (Deputy Head EU Exit, then Europe Strategy) |
| 2013 to 2018 | FCO, Team Leader then Deputy Head, Projects Task Force |
| 2010 to 2013 | FCO, Olympics Directorate (London 2012) |
| 2004 to 2010 | Maternity/special unpaid leave |
| 2003 to 2004 | FCO, Press Officer to the Permanent Under Secretary, then Chief Press Officer |
| 2001 to 2003 | FCO, Communication Directorate (Islamic Media) |
| 1998 to 2001 | FCO, Middle East and North Africa Directorate (Iraq) |
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Updates to this page
Published 30 March 2026