Theresa O'Mahony
Biography
Theresa O’Mahony studied an Undergraduate degree in Ancient History and Archaeology at University of Liverpool followed by a Masters degree at Royal Holloway, University of London in Classical Studies.
Theresa was previously posted to Jakarta 2004-2008 as a Political Officer and then moved to Lusaka in Zambia as Head of Political Section, Consul and Press and Public Affairs. She returned to the UK and worked on Middle East issues before working as Head of the Andean Team in London and is now posted to Jakarta as Political Counsellor.
British Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
The Deputy High Commissioner is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the 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.