Mr Michael Gifford has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to
the Republic of Kazakhstan in succession to Dr Carolyn Browne,
who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service
appointment. Mr Gifford will take up his appointment in early
2018.
Curriculum Vitae
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Full name
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Michael John Gifford
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Married to
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Patricia Anne Gifford
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Children
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Two
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2016 - present
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Full-time Russian language training
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2012-2015
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Pyongyang, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
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2008-2011
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FCO, Deputy Head of Asset Management, Estates and Security
Directorate
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2004-2007
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Sana’a, HM Ambassador
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2001-2004
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Cairo, Deputy Head of Mission
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1999-2000
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FCO, Deputy Head of Counter Terrorism Policy Department
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1996-1999
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FCO, Head of Gulf Section, Middle East Department
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1993-1996
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Riyadh, First Secretary (Economic)
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1991-1993
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FCO, Desk Officer, European Community Department (External)
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1990-1991
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Secondment to Secretariat-General, European Commission,
Brussels
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1988-1990
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Oslo, Second Secretary (Chancery)
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1983-1987
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Abu Dhabi, Third Secretary (Economic)
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1981-1982
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FCO, Desk Officer, South Asian Department
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