Peter Clements
Biography
Peter took up his position as Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Finland in July 2025. He has previously been posted to Croatia, Peru and to a temporary role in Saudi Arabia.
He joined the then Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2011 after a career elsewhere in government. Besides his overseas roles, Peter has held various positions in London, including Head of the Falklands and South Atlantic Section, Head of Operations in the Diplomatic Academy, and Deputy Head of Consular Strategy and Network Department. He is also a member of the Chartered Management Institute.
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Deputy Head of Mission, Finland
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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Deputy Ambassador, Peru
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Deputy Head of Mission to Croatia