British Deputy High Commissioner to Guyana and non-resident Deputy Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname
Liam McShane
Biography
Liam Anthony McShane took up his role as Deputy High Commissioner to Guyana and non-resident Deputy Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname in June 2025.
Liam is a career UK diplomat. He joined the then FCO in 2018 and has represented the UK in Pakistan, Eritrea, and Djibouti.
British Deputy High Commissioner to Guyana and non-resident Deputy Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname
In some countries, the Deputy High Commissioner leads a subordinate office to the High Commission in another major city. The Deputy High Commissioner fulfils a similar role to a Consul General, representing the UK government and typically responsible for consular, visa and trade activities in their city or region.