Dr Joseph Whittle
Biography
Dr Joseph Whittle has been the Deputy Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo since September 2026.
Joseph has previously served in Pakistan, Ghana and Egypt, and prior to joining the Foreign Office, worked for the Ministry of Justice and Home Office. He has experience working across a range of matters relating to security, justice and home affairs.
British Deputy Head of Mission to the DRC
The Deputy Head of Mission is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the Ambassador or High Commissioner. The Deputy is responsible for the daily management of an overseas Embassy or High Commission. They will represent the UK’s interests in the absence of the Ambassador as Chargé d’Affaires. A senior ranking Deputy may also take the title Minister. Smaller missions may not have a Deputy Head.