Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Christian Turner

Monday, 19 May 2025 15:18

Dr Christian Turner CMG has been appointed UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York in succession to Dame Barbara Woodward DCMG, OBE. Dr Turner will take up his appointment at the end of 2025. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Christian Philip Hollier Turner Year Role 2023 to present FCDO, Director...Request free trial

Curriculum Vitae

Full name: Christian Philip Hollier Turner

Year	Role
2023 to present	FCDO, Director General Geopolitics & Political Director
2019 to 2023	Islamabad, British High Commissioner
2017 to 2019	Prime Minister's International Affairs Adviser & Deputy National Security Adviser
2016 to 2017	FCO, Director General MENA & Africa
2016	No10, Director, London Syria Conference
2012 to 2016	Nairobi, British High Commissioner
2009 to 2012	FCO, Director, Middle East & North Africa
2008 to 2009	FCO, Deputy Director, Middle East & North Africa
2007 to 2008	Cabinet Office, Deputy Director, MENANA, Overseas & Defence Secretariat
2007	No10, Private Secretary to Prime Minister
2002 to 2006	Washington, First Secretary
1998 to 2002	Cabinet Office Fast Stream including roles in Prime Minister's Strategy Unit, Private Secretary to Minister of State, Secretary to Economic & Domestic Committees of Cabinet