Press release

Change of British High Commissioner to Cyprus: Michael Tatham

Mr Michael Tatham CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus in succession to Mr Irfan Siddiq OBE

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 18 October 2024

Mr Michael Tatham CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus in succession to Mr Irfan Siddiq OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.  Mr Tatham will take up his appointment during November 2024.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Michael Harry Tatham

	2023 to 2024	FCDO, Delivery Director European Political Community Summit
	2018 to 2022	Washington DC, Deputy Head of Mission (Chargé d’Affaires, 2019-20)
	2015 to 2017	FCO, Director Eastern Europe and Central Asia
	2011 to 2015	UK Mission to the United Nations, New York, Political Counsellor
	2008 to 2011	Sarajevo, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
	2006 to 2008	FCO, Head of Western Balkans Department
	2002 to 2005	Prague, Deputy Head of Mission
	1999 to 2002	10 Downing Street, Private Secretary (Foreign Affairs) to the Prime Minister
	1997 to 1999	Sofia, Deputy Head of Mission
	1995 to 1996	FCO, Private Secretary to Minister for Europe
	1995	FCO, Head of East Mediterranean Section, Southern European Department
	1993 to 1995	FCO, European Union Department (Internal)
	1989 to 1993	Prague, Third later Second Secretary (Political/Press)
	1987 to 1988	FCO, Namibia Desk Officer, Southern African Department
	1987	Joined FCO

Published 18 October 2024