Danial Shaikh
Biography
Danial has been Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Luxembourg since July 2021.
Danial was previously posted to China, where he was Deputy Director responsible for commercial activity in sectors related to innovation and technology. Before that Danial served in Saudi Arabia as the commercial lead in the energy and education sectors.
His first diplomatic posting was to the British Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro where he managed consular services in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay as well as serving as the Government鈥檚 liaison officer for the Football World Cup.
Danial joined the Government from the private sector in 2007, having worked as a Project Manager and Strategic Analyst in the Banking and Police sectors. Danial was educated at City, University of London.
Charg茅 d鈥橝ffaires, British Embassy Luxembourg
The Charg茅 d鈥橝ffaires represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the Embassy and its Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.
Previous roles in government
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Deputy Head of Mission, Luxembourg