Simon Tooth
Biography
Simon Tooth became Chargé d’Affaires a.i. in Monrovia in May 2025. Before this, Simon was Head of the West Africa Section.
Simon joined the FCDO in 2007. He has been previously posted overseas in Yaoundé, where he worked in Chad, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Simon has had a diverse career in HQ, working on China, Counter Terrorism, the Overseas Territories and over seven years in roles focusing on Africa.
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2025 to Present | Chargé d’Affaires, British Embassy Monrovia, Liberia |
| 2023 to 2025 | FCDO, Head of West Africa Section. |
| 2021 to 2023 | FCDO, Deputy Head of Southern Africa Section. |
| 2017 to 2021 | FCDO, China Bilateral Officer. |
| 2014 to 2017 | FCDO, Sahel Policy Officer. |
| 2011 to 2014 | Political Officer, British High Commission Yaoundé, Cameroon. |
| 2009 to 2011 | FCDO, Counter Terrorist Finance Lead. |
| 2007 to 2009 | FCDO, Tristan da Cunha and Pitcairn Desk Officer. |
| 2007 | Joined Foreign, Commonwealth and Development |
Chargé d’Affaires to Liberia
The Chargé d’Affaires 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 High Commission and its Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.