Ms Sharon Wardle has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to
the Republic of Gambia in succession to Mr Colin Crorkin MBE, who
will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
Ms Wardle will take up her appointment during summer 2017.
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Full name: Sharon Wardle
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Married to: Peter Millman
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2016 – Present
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Tunis, Head North Africa Counter Terrorism & Extremism
Network
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2016
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FCO, Policy Adviser, International Counter Extremism Group
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2014 – 2015
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Beirut, Head of Syria Office
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2012 – 2013
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Sana’a, Deputy Head of Mission
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2011 – 2012
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FCO, Head of Strategy & Communications Department,
Consular Directorate
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2010 – 2011
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FCO, Programme Director, Consular Strategy
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2008 – 2010
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FCO, Project Director, Global Out of Hours Project,
Consular Directorate
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2005 – 2008
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Riyadh, Director UK Trade & Investment
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2002 – 2004
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UKTI, Deputy Director, International Group & Head of
Near East & North Africa Unit
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2000 – 2002
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British Consultants & Construction Bureau, Director
Africa /Middle East /Asia Pacific
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1996 – 1999
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UKTI, UAE Desk Officer, followed by Deputy Head of
Development Business Team
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1991 – 1996
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Beirut, Vice Consul
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1990 – 1991
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World wide temporary cover duties
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1987 – 1989
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Moscow, Visa Officer
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1985 – 1986
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FCO, Desk Officer, Migration & Visa Department
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1985
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Joined FCO
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