Press release
Change of Ambassador to Turkey: Jennifer Anderson
Ms Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey in succession to Ms Jill Morris CMG.
Ms Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey in succession to Ms Jill Morris CMG. Ms Anderson will take up her appointment during August 2026.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020 to 2024 | FCDO, Director, Consular and Crisis |
| 2017 to 2020 | Ankara, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2016 | Pre-post training, including Turkish language training |
| 2013 to 2015 | FCO, Head of Counter Terrorism Department |
| 2013 | Jakarta, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2010 to 2013 | Gaborone, High Commissioner and UK Representative to the South African Development Community (SADC) |
| 2006 to 2009 | FCO, Head of Business Engagement Group |
| 2003 to 2005 | FCO, Deputy Head of Security Policy Department |
| 2001 to 2003 | Brussels, First Secretary (Political/Military) UK Permanent Representation to the European Union |
| 1999 to 2001 | FCO, Head of Bosnia and Croatia Section |
| 1997 to 1999 | FCO, Head of Visegrad Section |
| 1997 | Joined FCO |
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Published 30 June 2026