Paul Simister Named New UK Ambassador to Liberia

UK Gov

Mr Paul Simister has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia.

Mr Paul Simister has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia, in succession to Mr Neil Bradley, who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

Mr Simister will take up his appointment during June 2026.

Curiculum vitae

Full name: Paul Richard Simister

2026FCDO, Deputy Head, West Africa Department
2025 to 2026FCDO, Pre-posting Training, Short-term Assignments
2024 to 2025FCDO, Head, Global Health Security Team, Africa Directorate
2023 to 2024FCDO, Head, Financial Services Team, International Finance Directorate
2023 FCDO, Head, Climate and Nature Team, Africa Directorate
2021 to 2023Yaoundé, Development Counsellor and non-resident Deputy Ambassador to Gabon
2019 to 2021DFID, Senior Private Sector Development Adviser, Climate and Environment Directorate
2018 to 2019Abidjan, UK Adviser to the African Development Bank
2016 to 2018DFID, Private Sector Development Adviser, Economic Development Directorate
2016Joined DFID
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