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Change of British High Commissioner to Kenya: Neil Wigan

Mr Neil Wigan OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya in succession to Ms Jane Marriott.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Mr Neil Wigan OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya in succession to Ms Jane Marriott who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Wigan will take up his appointment during July 2023.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Mr Desmond Patrick Neil Wigan OBE

Date Role
2019 to present Tel Aviv, His Majesty’s Ambassador
2015 to 2018 FCO Director Africa
2013 to 2015 Mogadishu, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2010 to 2013 Kinshasa, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2008 to 2010 Cabinet Office, Deputy Director, Foreign and Defence Policy Secretariat
2006 to 2008 FCO, Head, Arab Israel and North Africa Group
2002 to 2006 Tel Aviv, First Secretary and Head of Political Section
2000 to 2002 FCO, Desk Officer, European Union Department (Internal)
2000 Joined FCO

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Published 19 April 2023