British Ambassador to Niger

Catherine Inglehearn

Biography

Catherine Inglehearn is His Majesty’s Ambassador to Niger.

Catherine joined the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1990. Her Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office career has included a wide range of roles covering Africa, Eastern Europe and energy related issues, with postings to Kazakhstan, Slovenia and Italy.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Catherine Inglehearn

Dates Role
2019 to 2020 FCO, Sudan Unit, Africa Directorate
2015 to 2019 Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Republic of Guinea
2012 to 2015 FCO, Deputy Head of Africa East-West Department, Africa Directorate
2009 to 2012 FCO, Head of Energy Security, Climate Change and Energy Department
2007 to 2009 FCO, Head of Nigeria/ Central Africa Team, Africa Directorate
2003 to 2007 Almaty/Astana, Kazakhstan, Deputy Head of Mission
2001 to 2003 FCO, Desk Officer for the former Soviet Union, EU Department
2000 to 2001 FCO, Desk Officer for Stability Pact for Europe, Eastern Adriatic Department
1999 to 2000 FCO, Desk Officer for Serbia, Eastern Adriatic Department
1995 to 1999 Ljubljana, Slovenia, Third Secretary
1992 to 1995 Rome, Italy, Third Secretary
1990 Joined FCO

British Ambassador to Niger

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.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Previous roles in government

  • British Ambassador to Guinea