Geraldine McCafferty
Biography
Geraldine is a graduate in Economics from Jesus College, Cambridge University and in International Relations from SAIS, Johns Hopkins University. She has worked in a range of Foreign Policy and National Security roles for the UK government since 1996. She has served overseas in Cyprus (1998-2001), Bosnia (2004-2008), Denmark (2012-2015) and Colombia (2015-2019).
Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Beijing
The Deputy Head of Mission is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the Ambassador or High Commissioner. The Deputy is responsible for the daily management of an overseas Embassy or High Commission. They will represent the UK¡¯s interests in the absence of the Ambassador as Charg¨¦ d¡¯Affaires. A senior ranking Deputy may also take the title Minister. Smaller missions may not have a Deputy Head.