Change of British High Commissioner to Malaysia

F.P. Report

LONDON: Ms Ailsa Terry has been appointed British High Commissioner to Malaysia in succession to Mr Charles Hay MVO who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Terry will take up her appointment during July 2023.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Ailsa Terry

Spouse: Adam Terry

Children: Two

Year        Role

2022 to Present       FCDO, Director, Sanctions

2021 to 2022   FCDO, Director, G7 Presidency

2018 to 2021   Cabinet Office, Director/Deputy Director, National Security Secretariat

2014 to 2018   Brussels, United Kingdom Permanent Representation to the European Union, Counsellor to the Permanent Representative

2012 to 2014   FCO, China Department, Team Leader, Asia Pacific Directorate

2011 to 2012   FCO, Head of Operations, Middle East and North Africa Directorate

2011        Kabul, European Union Delegation, Political Adviser to the EU Special Representative to Afghanistan

2009 to 2011   Islamabad, Second Secretary (Political)

2008 to 2009   FCO, Head of Middle East and Africa Casework Team, Consular Directorate

2007 to 2008   FCO, Desk Officer, Economic and Financial Affairs, Europe Directorate

2006 to 2007   Department for Communities, Private Secretary to the Secretary of State