Geraldine McCafferty
Biography
Geraldine is a graduate in Economics from Jesus College, Cambridge University and in International Relations from SAIS, Johns Hopkins University. She has worked in a range of Foreign Policy and National Security roles for the UK government since 1996. She has served overseas in Cyprus (1998-2001), Bosnia (2004-2008), Denmark (2012-2015) and Colombia (2015-2019).
Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Beijing
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.