Sharon Wardle

Biography

Sharon Wardle was Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Algeria from 2021 to 2024. Before this, Sharon was British High Commissioner to The Gambia.

2016 to 2017	Tunis, Head North Africa Counter Terrorism & Extremism Network
2016	FCDO, Policy Adviser, International Counter Extremism Group
2014 to 2015	Beirut, Head of Syria Office
2012 to 2013	Sana’a, Deputy Head of Mission
2011 to 2012	FCDO, Head of Strategy & Communications Department, Consular Directorate
2010 to 2011	FCDO, Programme Director, Consular Strategy
2008 to 2010	FCDO, Project Director, Global Out of Hours Project, Consular Directorate
2005 to 2008	Riyadh, Director UK Trade & Investment
2002 to 2004	UKTI, Deputy Director, International Group & Head of Near East & North Africa Unit
2000 to 2002	British Consultants & Construction Bureau, Director Africa /Middle East /Asia Pacific
1996 to 1999	UKTI, UAE Desk Officer, followed by Deputy Head of Development Business Team
1991 to 1996	Beirut, Vice Consul
1990 to 1991	World wide temporary cover duties
1987 to 1989	Moscow, Visa Officer
1985 to 1986	FCDO, Desk Officer, Migration & Visa Department
1985	Joined FCDO