James Hamilton Harding
Biography
The Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Sarajevo is James Hamilton Harding. James has been in Sarajevo since August 2024, having worked most recently in London leading the team developing the FCDO’s approach to disinformation. James has worked across Africa, Asia and the Middle East on conflict and security. He is a gender equality and social development expert and received his MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science in Gender, Development and Globalisation.
Deputy Head of Mission, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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.