Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Duncan Norman 2.3.2026 | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Mr Duncan Norman MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan in succession to Mr Fergus Auld OBE. Mr Duncan Norman MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan in succession to Mr Fergus Auld OBE. Mr Norman will take up his appointment during May 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Duncan Charles Norman Year Role 2023 to 2024 National Security Secretariat, Deputy Director, Joint Funds Unit 2022 to 2023 FCDO, Deputy Director Ukraine Recovery Conference Unit 2021 to 2022 Home Office, Deputy Director, International Criminality Directorate 2016 to 2021 Tirana, Her Majesty’s Ambassador 2015 to 2016 Pre-posting training (including Albanian language training) 2013 to 2015 FCO, Head of Afghanistan Unit 2010 to 2013 FCO, Head of HR Services Unit 2007 to 2010 Dhaka, Deputy Head of Mission 2006 to 2007 Dhaka, First Secretary Political 2004 to 2006 Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Head of the Governor’s Office 2000 to 2003 FCO, Middle East Department 1998 to 2000 Yerevan, Deputy Head of Mission 1994 to 1997 Riyadh, Vice Consul 1993 to 1994 FCO, Research Dept 1990 to 1993 FCO, Finance Dept and Joint Assistance Unit 1990 Joined FCO https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-azerbaijan-duncan-norman