British Ambassador to Algeria

Sharon Wardle

Biography

Sharon Wardle was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Algeria in 2021. Before this, Sharon was British High Commissioner to The Gambia.

Curriculum Vitae

2016 to 2017 Tunis, Head North Africa Counter Terrorism & Extremism Network
2016 FCDO, Policy Adviser, International Counter Extremism Group
2014 to 2015 Beirut, Head of Syria Office
2012 to 2013 Sana’a, Deputy Head of Mission
2011 to 2012 FCDO, Head of Strategy & Communications Department, Consular Directorate
2010 to 2011 FCDO, Programme Director, Consular Strategy
2008 to 2010 FCDO, Project Director, Global Out of Hours Project, Consular Directorate
2005 to 2008 Riyadh, Director UK Trade & Investment
2002 to 2004 UKTI, Deputy Director, International Group & Head of Near East & North Africa Unit
2000 to 2002 British Consultants & Construction Bureau, Director Africa /Middle East /Asia Pacific
1996 to 1999 UKTI, UAE Desk Officer, followed by Deputy Head of Development Business Team
1991 to 1996 Beirut, Vice Consul
1990 to 1991 World wide temporary cover duties
1987 to 1989 Moscow, Visa Officer
1985 to 1986 FCDO, Desk Officer, Migration & Visa Department
1985 Joined FCDO

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British Ambassador to Algeria

The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Previous roles in government

  • British High Commissioner to The Gambia
  • British Ambassador to The Gambia