Change of British High Commissioner to Gabon: Jo McPhail
Ms Pamela Joanne (Jo) McPhail has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Gabonese Republic.
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Ms Pamela Joanne (Jo) McPhail has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Gabonese Republic in succession to Dr Christian Dennys-McClure. Ms McPhail will take up her appointment in September 2023.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Pamela Joanne McPhail
Place of Birth: Aldridge, West Midlands, UK
Date | Role |
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2021 to 2023 | Djibouti, HM Ambassador |
2018 to 2020 | FCO, Head of Talent, Performance (Diversity) and Leadership, Human Resources Directorate |
2017 to 2018 | Cabinet Office, Head of Business and Performance, Civil Service Group |
2014 to 2017 | FCO, Head of Engagement and Learning, Knowledge and Technology Directorate |
2010 to 2014 | FCO, Head of Overseas Passport Management Unit, Consular Directorate |
2009 to 2010 | The Hague, First Secretary, Head of Political and Communications Teams |
2008 to 2009 | FCO, Project Manager, Global Out of Hours Programme, Consular Directorate |
2008 | Banjul, Acting British High Commissioner |
2006 to 2007 | FCO, Head of Nigeria and Central Africa Team, Africa Directorate |
2004 to 2005 | FCO, Change Manager, Organisation Project |
2002 to 2004 | FCO, Head of Workforce Planning, Human Resources Directorate |
2000 to 2002 | FCO, Deputy Head of Peacekeeping (lead on Africa), UN Department, Global Issues Directorate |
1997 to 1998 | Ankara, Community Liaison Officer |
1995 to 1996 | FCO, Project Officer - Personnel Policy and Manpower Planning, Personnel Policy Unit |
1992 to 1994 | Moscow, Third later First Secretary - Press & Public Affairs |
1990 to 1992 | FCO, Desk Officer, Narcotics Control and AIDS Department |
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