David Spires

Biography

David joined the FCO in 1980 and has spent the majority of his career working overseas in a wide range of posts and roles.

He has worked in a number of posts in Latin America as well as Europe and Asia. Most recently he has served as Deputy high Commissioner in Belize, Consular Regional Director for Central/Latin America and as Deputy Head of Mission in Belarus.

He has worked in areas as diverse as Immigration, Human Rights, Development, Consular, Crisis Planning & Trade Policy.

Previous roles in government

  • Deputy Ambassador, Uzbekistan