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
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 |