Keith Shannon
Biography
Born in Edinburgh in Scotland, Keith was educated at Craigmount High School and at the University of St Andrews, from which he graduated with an MA (Honours) degree in Modern History with International Relations.
Keith was Deputy Director and Head of Migration and Demining Department at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office from December 2024 to November 2025.
Keith was previously British Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova (2009-2013), British Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia (2017-2021), and Acting Migration and Modern Slavery Envoy (2021-2022).
Previous roles in government
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British Ambassador to Latvia
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British Ambassador to Moldova