Andrew Davidson
Biography
Andrew became the Deputy Head of Mission at British Embassy Budapest in July 2022. His previous roles include running the cross-government Africa Security and Stability Policy Unit (covering migration, serious and organised crime, conflict, peacekeeping, counter terrorism, hostile state activity), and serving as Deputy Head of Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.
Before joining the FCO, Andrew worked for the UK Intellectual Property Office, the Home Office, the British Council and in the private sector. He has lived and worked in Nigeria, France, Senegal, India and China.
| 2019 to 2021 | Head of Africa Security and Stability Policy, FCDO |
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| 2017 to 2019 | Deputy Head of Mission, Lagos, Nigeria |
| 2013 to 2016 | Head of Global Cooperation and Development, IPO |
| 2008 to 2013 | Home Office, various roles |
Deputy Head of Mission, Hungary
The Deputy Head of Mission is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the Ambassador or High Commissioner. The Deputy is responsible for the daily management of an overseas Embassy or High Commission. They will represent the UK’s interests in the absence of the Ambassador as Chargé d’Affaires. A senior ranking Deputy may also take the title Minister. Smaller missions may not have a Deputy Head.