Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: David Ashley
Mr David Ashley has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr Guy Warrington.
Mr David Ashley has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr Guy Warrington. Mr Ashley will take up his appointment during January 2025.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: David William Ashley
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020 to 2024 | Antananarivo, His Majesty’s Ambassador to Madagascar and non-resident Ambassador to Comoros |
| 2018 to 2020 | FCO, Deputy Head (for Syria and Iraq), Near East Department |
| 2017 to 2018 | Dhaka, Deputy High Commissioner |
| 2014 to 2016 | Kabul, Political Counsellor |
| 2011 to 2014 | FCO, Head, Levant Team, Near East Department |
| 2009 to 2011 | Colombo, First Secretary – Regional Conflict Advisor (South Asia) |
| 2006 to 2009 | Nairobi, First Secretary – Regional Conflict Advisor (Central-East Africa) |
| 2004 to 2006 | FCO, Head, Justice and Rule of Law Team, Conflict Issues Group |
| 2002 to 2004 | Belgrade, Second Secretary – Political |
| 1999 to 2001 | FCO, International Criminal Court Desk Officer, War Crimes Section, UN Department |
| 1999 | Joined FCO |
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