Simon Walters
Simon Walters | |
|---|---|
 Walters in 2023 | |
| British Ambassador to Israel | |
| Assumed office July 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Neil Wigan |
| Personal details | |
| Education | University of Oxford (BA) |
Simon Walters CMG is a British diplomat. Walters was appointed the British Ambassador to Israel in July 2023.
Early life and education
Walters was educated at Bangor Grammar School in County Down, Northern Ireland from 1984 to 1990.[1] He subsequently attended Oriel College, Oxford and graduated in 1991 with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics.[2][3]
Walters initially considered a career in policing but decided to pursue a career in diplomacy after receiving no response to his application to the Royal Ulster Constabulary, later remarking that he "would have made a terrible policeman".[1]
Diplomatic career
Previously, Simon was Director National Security for Middle East and Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) from 2019 to 2022. He has also served as Policy and Requirements Director at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) from 2017 to 2019, and Regional Lead for South-Eastern Europe in Istanbul from 2016 to 2017.[2]
Ambassador to Israel
Walters was appointed the British Ambassador to Israel in July 2023.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Our Man in Israel with His Roots in Bangor". County Down Spectator. 29 February 2024. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
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This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence v3.0: "Simon Walters CMG". GOV.UK. Retrieved 8 May 2026. - ↑ "Orielensis Simon Walters Named Next UK Ambassador to the State of Israel". Alumni Oriel. Retrieved 8 May 2026.