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Andrew Davidson

Biography

Andrew became the Deputy Head of Mission at British Embassy Budapest in July 2022. His previous roles include running the cross-government Africa Security and Stability Policy Unit (covering migration, serious and organised crime, conflict, peacekeeping, counter terrorism, hostile state activity), and serving as Deputy Head of Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.

Before joining the FCO, Andrew worked for the UK Intellectual Property Office, the Home Office, the British Council and in the private sector. He has lived and worked in Nigeria, France, Senegal, India and China.

2019 to 2021 Head of Africa Security and Stability Policy, FCDO
2017 to 2019 Deputy Head of Mission, Lagos, Nigeria
2013 to 2016 Head of Global Cooperation and Development, IPO
2008 to 2013 Home Office, various roles

Previous roles in government

  • Deputy Head of Mission, Hungary