Graham Jessup
Biography
Graham Jessup became the Deputy Head of Mission to the Dominican Republic in July 2022. He joined the UK Diplomatic Service in 2003 and has served in South Africa, the Balkans and Bahrain leading on political and economic bilateral relations. Graham has worked on a diverse range of policy issues including counter terrorism, arms control and trade policy. Graham has an MSC in International Relations from Bristol University.
Deputy Head of Mission, Dominican Republic
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.