Press release
FCDO press release: Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Argentina
Mr David Cairns has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Argentine Republic in succession to Mrs Kirsty Hayes who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Cairns will take up his appointment during September 2025.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: David Seldon Cairns
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2019 to present | Equinor, Vice President |
| 2015 to 2019 | Stockholm, Her Majesty’s Ambassador and Director of Nordic Baltic Network |
| 2010 to 2014 | FCO, Director, Estates, Security, Corporate Services |
| 2006 to 2010 | Tokyo, Director of Trade and Investment |
| 2002 to 2006 | Geneva, First Secretary WTO |
| 2000 to 2002 | FCO, Private Secretary to Baronesses Scotland and Amos |
| 1999 to 2000 | FCO, EU Directorate. Head of Public Diplomacy |
| 1995 to 1998 | Tokyo, Second Secretary Commercial |
| 1993 to 1994 | FCO, Security Policy Department |
| 1993 | Joined FCO |
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Published 6 May 2025