British Ambassador to Niger
Catherine Inglehearn
Biography
Catherine Inglehearn is His Majesty’s Ambassador to Niger.
Catherine joined the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1990. Her Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office career has included a wide range of roles covering Africa, Eastern Europe and energy related issues, with postings to Kazakhstan, Slovenia and Italy.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Catherine Inglehearn
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2019 to 2020 | FCO, Sudan Unit, Africa Directorate |
| 2015 to 2019 | Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Republic of Guinea |
| 2012 to 2015 | FCO, Deputy Head of Africa East-West Department, Africa Directorate |
| 2009 to 2012 | FCO, Head of Energy Security, Climate Change and Energy Department |
| 2007 to 2009 | FCO, Head of Nigeria/ Central Africa Team, Africa Directorate |
| 2003 to 2007 | Almaty/Astana, Kazakhstan, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2001 to 2003 | FCO, Desk Officer for the former Soviet Union, EU Department |
| 2000 to 2001 | FCO, Desk Officer for Stability Pact for Europe, Eastern Adriatic Department |
| 1999 to 2000 | FCO, Desk Officer for Serbia, Eastern Adriatic Department |
| 1995 to 1999 | Ljubljana, Slovenia, Third Secretary |
| 1992 to 1995 | Rome, Italy, Third Secretary |
| 1990 | Joined FCO |
British Ambassador to Niger
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.