Change of British High Commissioner Jamaica

Press release

Ms Judith Slater has been appointed British High Commissioner to Jamaica in succession to Mr Asif Ahmad CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Slater will take up her appointment during September 2021.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full name: Judith Mary Slater

Married to: Philip de Waal

Children: Two

Year Role
2016 to present Istanbul, Consul-General and Trade Commissioner for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
2011 to 2015 Singapore, Deputy High Commissioner and UK Trade and Investment Regional Director for SE Asia
2007 to 2011 Pretoria, Deputy High Commissioner
2004 to 2007 Houston, Consul-General
2001 to 2003 FCO, Assistant Director, Human Resources Policy, Human Resources Directorate
1997 to 2000 New Delhi, Head of Press and Public Affairs
1994 to 1996 FCO, Private Secretary to the Minister of State
1993 to 1994 FCO, Head of Nuclear Policy Section, Non-Proliferation Department
1989 to 1992 Canberra, Third later Second Secretary
1988 to 1989 FCO, Desk Officer, Hong Kong Department

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Published 12 July 2021