Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iraq: Stephen Hitchen
Mr Stephen Charles Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq.
Stephen Hitchen
Mr Stephen Charles Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq in succession to Mr Mark Edward Bryson-Richardson MBE. Mr Hitchen will take up his appointment in July 2023.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Stephen Charles Hitchen
Place of Birth: Harrogate, UK
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2019 to 2023 | FCDO, Director, Counter Terrorism Department |
| 2016 to 2019 | FCO, Director National Security for Middle East and North Africa, MENAD |
| 2013 to 2016 | Amman, Counsellor Regional Affairs |
| 2012 to 2013 | FCO, Head of Middle East Reporting, MENAD |
| 2009 to 2012 | FCO, Head of Iran Political Team, MENAD |
| 2006 to 2009 | Kuwait, Head of Regional Affairs |
| 2004 to 2006 | Cairo, First Secretary, Political |
| 1996 to 2004 | Ministry of Defence (including 18 months full time Arabic language training) |
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