Sarah Russell

Biography

Sarah took up her post as Deputy Head of Mission in Yangon in July 2019. Her previous roles include:

  • 2016-2019 Political Counsellor, British Embassy Yangon
  • 2015-2016 Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary
  • 2014-2015 Iran Department, FCO
  • 2013-2014 Senior Policy Adviser, Cabinet Office
  • 2011-2013 Second Secretary Political, New Delhi
  • 2010-2011 Second Secretary Political, British Embassy Kabul
  • 2008-2009 Head of HMG Forced Marriage Unit, FCO
  • 2007-2008 Near East Department, FCO