Alison Kemp

Biography

Alison Kemp was appointed Deputy Director, Overseas Territories Strategy and Delivery Department, FCDO in May 2025.

Alison’s previous roles include:

  • Deputy Director, Mediterranean Department, FCDO (2021 to 2025)
  • Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Montenegro (2017 to 2020)
  • Deputy Head of Mission in the British Embassy in Sana’a (2013 to 2015)
  • Head of Policy Unit, FCO (2010 to 2012)
  • Deputy Director Estates and Sustainability, FCO (2008 to 2010)
  • Consul General Kurdistan Region and Northern Iraq (2007)
  • Political Chargé Monrovia (2006 to 2007)

Previous roles in government

  • British Ambassador to Montenegro