Mr Simon Day
Biography
Mr Simon Day has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Gabonese Republic in succession to Ms Jo McPhail, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Day will take up his appointment during June 2024.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Simon Day
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2022 to 2024 | FCDO, Head, China Strategic Analysis |
| 2021 | Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, Visiting Fellow |
| 2019 to 2020 | FCO, Head, AI Projects |
| 2017 to 2019 | Apptivism Govtech, Co-founder |
| 2015 to 2017 | Behavioural Insights Team, Senior Advisor |
| 2015 | Addis Ababa, Counsellor |
| 2014 | Rome, Counsellor |
| 2010 to 2013 | UK Mission to the United Nations, 2nd Secretary |
| 2010 | France, L’École Nationale d’Administration |
| 2008 to 2010 | FCO, Desk Officer |