Alex Bamford

Biography

Alex Bamford leads the Corporate Delivery Unit in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

Alex’s previous roles have included Deputy Director in China Department, Deputy High Commissioner to Singapore, Deputy Director for European Security in the Cabinet Office and Principal Private Secretary to the National Security Adviser.

Alex joined the FCDO in 2008 and has also been posted as Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Copenhagen and First Secretary for Foreign and Security Policy at the British High Commission in New Delhi. 

Alex spent the early part of his career in HM Customs & Excise law enforcement. He was also seconded to the Foreign Office to work on Afghanistan counter narcotics.

Alex was educated at Durham University.

Previous roles in government

  • Deputy Head of Mission, British High Commission Singapore
  • Deputy Head of Mission to the Kingdom of Denmark