Neil Kavanagh
Biography
The Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Sarajevo is Neil Kavanagh. Neil has been in Sarajevo since August 2021, having come to us from Colombo, Sri Lanka where he headed the Political Team.
Neil has previously worked in Central Europe, the Middle East and South Asia on a wide range of issues including international trade, national security issues and consular services. He was awarded the OBE in 2015 for services to protecting British citizens overseas.
Deputy Head of Mission, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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.
Previous roles in government
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Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Bosnia and Herzegovina