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Change of British High Commissioner to Malaysia

Ms Ailsa Terry has been appointed British High Commissioner to Malaysia in succession to Mr Charles Hay MVO who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Terry will take up her appointment during July 2023.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Ailsa Terry

Spouse: Adam Terry

Children: Two

Year Role
2022 to Present FCDO, Director, Sanctions
2021 to 2022 FCDO, Director, G7 Presidency
2018 to 2021 Cabinet Office, Director/Deputy Director, National Security Secretariat
2014 to 2018 Brussels, United Kingdom Permanent Representation to the European Union, Counsellor to the Permanent Representative
2012 to 2014 FCO, China Department, Team Leader, Asia Pacific Directorate
2011 to 2012 FCO, Head of Operations, Middle East and North Africa Directorate
2011 Kabul, European Union Delegation, Political Adviser to the EU Special Representative to Afghanistan
2009 to 2011 Islamabad, Second Secretary (Political)
2008 to 2009 FCO, Head of Middle East and Africa Casework Team, Consular Directorate
2007 to 2008 FCO, Desk Officer, Economic and Financial Affairs, Europe Directorate
2006 to 2007 Department for Communities, Private Secretary to the Secretary of State

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Original article link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-malaysia

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