New UK Ambassador Appointed to Saudi Arabia
Mr Stephen Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mr Stephen Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in succession to Mr Neil Crompton. Mr Hitchen will take up his appointment during August 2025.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Stephen Charles Hitchen
YearRole
2023 to 2025Baghdad, His Majesty’s Ambassador
2019 to 2023FCO, Director, Counter Terrorism Department
2016 to 2019FCO, Director, Middle East and North Africa Directorate
2013 to 2016Amman, Counsellor Regional Affairs
2012 to 2013FCO, Head of Middle East Reporting, Middle East and North Africa Directorate
2009 to 2012FCO, Head of Iran Political Team, Middle East and North Africa Directorate
2006 to 2009Kuwait, Head of Regional Affairs
2004 to 2006Cairo, First Secretary, Political
2004Joined FCO
1996 to 2004Ministry of Defence, including 18 months full time Arabic Language Training
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