Tony Kay OBE

Biography

Tony Kay OBE has been Deputy Director, Iraq and Arabian Peninsula Department, since December 2019. Prior to this, Tony was Deputy British Ambassador to Israel; previously the British Consul General in Calgary.

Tony joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1992. Tony’s overseas postings include Hong Kong, Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Between 2009 and 2012, Tony acted as the UK’s Consular Regional Director for the Middle East, based in Oman. Tony’s work on the Arab Spring was recognised by him being awarded an OBE by Her Majesty The Queen in the 2012 New Year’s Honours List.

Between 2009 and 2012, Tony acted as the UK’s Consular Regional Director for the Middle East, based in Oman. Tony’s work on the Arab Spring was recognised by him being awarded an OBE by Her Majesty The Queen in the 2012 New Year’s Honours List.

Previous roles in government

  • Deputy Head of Mission, Israel
    • 2017 to 2019
  • British Consul General in Calgary
    • 2012 to 2016