Press release
Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Tunisia: Edward Oakden
Mr Edward Oakden CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Tunisia.
Mr Edward Oakden CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Tunisian Republic in succession to Mrs Louise de Sousa who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Oakden will take up his appointment in October 2020.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Edward Oakden
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2015 to 2020 | Amman, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2013 to 2015 | FCO, Director, Middle East |
| 2012 to 2013 | Strategic Trade UKTI, Managing Director |
| 2010 to 2012 | Sectors Group, UKTI Managing Director |
| 2006 to 2010 | Abu Dhabi, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2004 to 2006 | FCO, Director for Defence and Strategic Threats, and Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism |
| 2002 to 2004 | FCO, Director for International Security |
| 2002 | FCO, Head of Security Policy Department |
| 1998 to 2002 | Madrid, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 1997 to 1998 | FCO, Deputy Head, EU Department (Internal) |
| 1995 to 1997 | Private Secretary to the Prime Minister |
| 1992 to 1995 | FCO, Deputy Head, EU Department (External) & Eastern Adriatic Department |
| 1988 to 1992 | Washington, Private Secretary to Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 1985 to 1988 | Khartoum, Second Secretary |
| 1984 to 1985 | Baghdad, Third Secretary (later Second Secretary) |