British High Commissioner to Brunei
Alexandra McKenzie
Biography
Alex joined the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in 2002, and has spent her career focusing on Europe and Asia, with postings to Beijing, Paris, Berlin, Singapore and Bangkok.
Curriculum vitae
| Dates | Role |
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| January to April 2024 | Higher Command and Staff Course, UK Defence Academy |
| June 2022 to December 2023 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Deputy Director for Northern Ireland Policy |
| January to May 2022 | Defra, Deputy Director Water, Flood and CBRN Emergencies |
| 2020 to 2021 | Deputy Ambassador, British Embassy Bangkok |
| 2015 to 2020 | Deputy High Commissioner, British High Commission Singapore |
| 2013 to 2015 | Deputy Head, Southeast Department, Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) |
| 2009 to 2013 | First Secretary, Foreign and Security Policy, British Embassy Berlin |
| 2007 to 2009 | French language training, then First Secretary Political, British Embassy Paris |
| 2004 to 2006 | Head of Communications and Media, British Embassy Beijing |
| 2003 to 2004 | FCO and Beijing University, full-time Mandarin language training |
| 2002 | Joined the FCO. Desk Officer for EU Enlargement |
British High Commissioner to Brunei
The High Commissioner is the UK government’s representative in a Commonwealth nation. They are responsible for the direction and work of the High Commission and its Deputy High Commissions and/or Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.
Previous roles in government
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Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Bangkok
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Deputy Head of Mission, British High Commission Singapore
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Deputy Head of Mission, British High Commission Singapore