Michael Tatham

    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
    Speaker Details
    • Profession
      H.E. High Commissioner
    • Company
      British High Commission in Nicosia
    Speaker Details
    • Profession
      H.E. High Commissioner
    • Company
      British High Commission in Nicosia