Anne Sherriff
Biography
Anne Sherriff was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium in 2024.
Anne has previously served in Paris as interim Deputy Trade Commissioner for Europe where she was responsible for supporting British business, trade and investment interests in France and in Dublin as Economic and Global Issues Counsellor where she led on economic, EU and global issues.
Anne has worked extensively on European issues, including as Deputy Director for Western Europe and on the EU’s relations with the Middle East. Anne spent 4 years working as Deputy Director in the FCDO’s Human Resources Directorate, focusing on international HR issues. Anne started her career with the Department of Trade and Industry and spent a year on secondment to the private sector.
Anne has an MBA from the Open University and a BA in History from Stirling University.
British Ambassador to Belgium
The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.