Simon Boyden
British Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Mr Boyden has enjoyed a rich and varied career in the Diplomatic Service, working across different policy areas in London and in Russia, Austria, Germany and, most recently, in Afghanistan. In February 2019, Mr Boyden was appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. See below a full detail of his career:
2019- Present Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
2016 to 2018 Kabul, Political Counsellor
2014 to 2016 FCO, Head, Spending Review Team
2010 to 2014 Berlin, First Secretary (European Union)
2006 to 2010 Vienna, First Secretary, UK Delegation to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe
2003 to 2006 FCO, Head, Serbia and Montenegro Section, Eastern Adriatic Department
2002 to 2003 FCO, Head, Regional Issues Section, Eastern Adriatic Department
1999 to 2002 Moscow, Second Secretary (Commercial)
1997 to 1998 FCO, EU/Russia policy lead, European Union Department (External)
Simon will be speaking at MSGBC 2020.