Julian Reilly
Biography
Julian Reilly was most recently the UK’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and throughout his career has worked extensively in East Africa and the Middle East, focusing on the security, stability and prosperity agendas. In 2013-14 he was Deputy Head of Mission and Director of UK Trade and Investment at the British Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Julian previously worked on Western Balkans issues when Deputy Head of Western Balkans and EU Enlargement Department, 2010 – 2013. Prior to that he spent four years as the Head of Chancery in Moscow.
He joined the FCO from Edinburgh University, where he studied literature and the history of art.
British Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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.