Press release
Change of British High Commissioner to Botswana: Giles Enticknap
Mr Giles Enticknap MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Botswana.
Mr Giles Enticknap MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Botswana in succession to Ms Sian Price who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Enticknap will take up his appointment during August 2024.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Giles Elliot Enticknap
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2023 to present | FCDO, Africa Directorate |
| 2019 to 2022 | Harare, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2018 to 2019 | FCO, Africa Strategy Unit |
| 2013 to 2017 | European External Action Service, Harare, Political Counsellor |
| 2011 to 2013 | Nouakchott, Head of UK Office |
| 2010 to 2011 | Kabul, Private Secretary to Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2007 to 2009 | Kinshasa, Second Secretary Political |
| 2006 to 2007 | UK Border Agency, Team Leader, Special Casework |
| 2004 to 2006 | FCO, EU-Africa Desk Officer |
| 2002 to 2003 | United Nations World Food Programme, Lilongwe, Programme Assistant |
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