Gareth Weir
Biography
Gareth Weir became Deputy Ambassador at the British Embassy Seoul in July 2022. He is here with his wife and two children.
Gareth joined the (as was) Department for International Development in 2011 from a global management consulting company where he worked extensively across the USA, parts of Africa and Asia. His previous postings include Deputy Head in Nepal supporting the post-earthquake response and Economic Team Lead in Mozambique. His roles have included a range of policy and programming work across international development, investment, trade, and climate.
Prior to this role, Gareth worked in the UK on several policy and corporate roles, including helping to lead the merger of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development to create the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Deputy head of mission, British Embassy Seoul
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.