Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Armenia
Ms Alexandra Coles has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia in succession to Mr John Gallagher.
Ms Alexandra Cole has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia in succession to Mr John Gallagher who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Cole will take up her appointment during September 2025.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Alexandra Pamela Cole
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2024 to present | Pre-posting training |
| 2023 to 2024 | FCDO, Head of Contingency Planning, MENA |
| 2020 to 2023 | Doha, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2018 to 2020 | Tbilisi, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2013 to 2018 | UK Mission to the UN in Geneva, Counsellor Specialised Agencies |
| 2011 to 2013 | FCO, Policy Unit |
| 2008 to 2010 | Cairo, Consular Regional Director |
| 2006 to 2008 | FCO, Engaging with Islamic World Group |
| 2004 to 2006 | Islamabad, Second Secretary Human Rights |
| 2002 to 2004 | Sarajevo, Second Secretary Political |
| 2001 to 2002 | Pre-posting training (including Bosnian language training) |
| 1999 to 2001 | FCO, Personnel Management Unit |
| 1996 to 1999 | Tehran, Entry Clearance Officer |
| 1994 to 1995 | FCO, Trade Union Side |
| 1996 to 1999 | Tehran, Entry Clearance Officer |
| 1992 to 1994 | FCO, Finance Department |
| 1990 to 1992 | FCO, Migration and Visa Department |
| 1990 | Joined FCO |
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Updates to this page
Published 15 July 2025