Dr Bryony Mathew
Biography
Bryony Mathew was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Iceland in August 2021. She joined HM Diplomatic Service in 2005, and has served in London, Bangalore, Beijing and Phnom Penh.
Prior to joining the service, Bryony studied Experimental Psychology at University College, Oxford, she gained a Master’s Degree in Biological Anthropology from the University of Durham and a PhD in Neuroscience from University College, London.
Curriculum Vitae
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020 | FCO, Deputy Director Operations, COVID-19 Taskforce |
| 2019 to 2020 | FCO, Head of Resourcing Strategy, Human Resources Directorate |
| 2019 | FCO, Head of Section, Greece and Cyprus, Europe Directorate |
| 2016 to 2018 | FCO, Deputy Commissioner of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) and Head of Policy Section |
| 2013 to 2016 | Phnom Penh, Deputy Head of Mission and HM Consul |
| 2009 to 2013 | Beijing, Second Secretary, Climate Change and Energy |
| 2008 | Bangalore, Head of Science and Innovation, British Trade Office |
| 2006 to 2008 | FCO, Desk Officer for EU-Africa, Africa Directorate |
| 2005 to 2006 | FCO, Desk Officer, Public Diplomacy |
| 2005 | Joined FCO |
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British Ambassador to Iceland
The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the Embassy and its 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 Phnom Penh