Andrew Ayre

Biography

Andrew Ayre became the British Deputy High Commissioner Chandigarh in March 2017.

Andrew is a career diplomat with thirty years experience. He has previously worked in Europe, the Middle East and South America as well as four spells in London.

He has handled a range of portfolios on Middle East and European policy, including postings to Tel Aviv and Vienna. Andrew has also had two EU policy jobs in London and was Head of the Arabian Peninsula Team from 2006-2008.

Andrew’s last overseas assignment was as High Commissioner to Guyana and non-resident Ambassador to Suriname where he lead on the UK’s relationship with two rapidly growing economies. This work included counter narcotics, trade promotion, governance and the promotion of democracy.

He is accompanied in Chandigarh by his wife, Bettina. They have one son who is in university in the UK.