Hugo Shorter has been appointed Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the UK Mission to Afghanistan in succession to Dr Martin Longden, who is moving to another diplomatic appointment.
Mr Shorter will take up his appointment during January 2022.
Curriculum vitae
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2019 to 2022 | FCDO Director, Americas & Small Island Developing States |
| 2018 | Interim FCO Director of Communication |
| 2015 to 2018 | Ambassador to Lebanon |
| 2012 to 2015 | FCO, Head, Europe Directorate External |
| 2007 to 2012 | Paris, Minister Counsellor Europe & Global Issues |
| 2004 to 2007 | Brasilia, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2001 to 2004 | FCO, Deputy Head North East Asia & Pacific Department |
| 2000 to 2001 | Private Secretary to Minister of State |
| 1998 to 2000 | FCO, Head, Trade Policy Section, EU Department-External |
| 1994 to 1998 | UKDel NATO, Second, later First Secretary |
| 1992 to 1993 | Attachment to École Nationale d'Administration, Paris |
| 1990 to 1992 | FCO, Desk Officer Spain & Portugal, Southern European Department |
| 1990 | Joined FCO |
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