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Change of His Majesty’s High Commissioner to Cyprus: Michael Tatham

Press release

Change of His Majesty's High Commissioner to Cyprus: Michael Tatham

Mr Michael Tatham CMG has been appointed His Majesty's High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus in succession to Mr Irfan Siddiq OBE

From:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficePublished18 October 2024

Mr Michael Tatham CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus in succession to Mr Irfan Siddiq OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Tatham will take up his appointment during November 2024.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Michael Harry Tatham

2023 to 2024 FCDO, Delivery Director European Political Community Summit
2018 to 2022 Washington DC, Deputy Head of Mission (Chargé d'Affaires, 2019-20)
2015 to 2017 FCO, Director Eastern Europe and Central Asia
2011 to 2015 UK Mission to the United Nations, New York, Political Counsellor
2008 to 2011 Sarajevo, Her Majesty's Ambassador
2006 to 2008 FCO, Head of Western Balkans Department
2002 to 2005 Prague, Deputy Head of Mission
1999 to 2002 10 Downing Street, Private Secretary (Foreign Affairs) to the Prime Minister
1997 to 1999 Sofia, Deputy Head of Mission
1995 to 1996 FCO, Private Secretary to Minister for Europe
1995 FCO, Head of East Mediterranean Section, Southern European Department
1993 to 1995 FCO, European Union Department (Internal)
1989 to 1993 Prague, Third later Second Secretary (Political/Press)
1987 to 1988 FCO, Namibia Desk Officer, Southern African Department
1987 Joined FCO

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