Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
Press release
Change of British High Commissioner to Malta: Victoria Busby
Mrs Victoria Busby OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta.
Mrs Victoria Busby OBE
Mrs Victoria Busby OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta in succession to Ms Katherine Ward LVO OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrs Busby will take up her appointment during September 2025.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Victoria Alice Markland Busby
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020 to present | FCDO, Director of Protocol and Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps |
| 2019 to 2020 | Cabinet Office, Chief Operating Officer, COP26 |
| 2012 to 2019 | No10, Deputy Director, Events and Visits |
| 2010 to 2012 | DCMS, Head of Communication, Government Olympic Executive |
| 2009 to 2010 | Home Office, Senior Communications Manager, Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism |
| 2008 to 2009 | Ministry of Defence, Senior PR Manager |
| 2006 to 2008 | Department for Work and Pensions, Marketing Manager |
| 2006 | Joined Civil Service |
| 2005 to 2006 | Head London (communications consultancy), Account Manager |
| 2003 to 2005 | Christie’s (auction house), Proposals Writer |
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Updates to this page
Published 28 April 2025