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.
Curriculum Vitae
| 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 |
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Previous roles in government
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British Ambassador to Algeria
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British High Commissioner to The Gambia
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British Ambassador to The Gambia