Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iceland: Jane Stevens

30.3.2026

  | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs

 Mrs Jane Stevens has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland in succession to Dr Bryony Mathew. 


Mrs Jane Stevens has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland in succession to Dr Bryony Mathew. Mrs Stevens will take up her appointment during September 2026.

Curriculum vitae
Full name: Jane Elizabeth Stevens




Year
Role




2025 to present
Full time language training (Icelandic)


2024 to 2025
FCDO, temporary assignments in MENAD, EECAD and Analysis Directorate


2022 to 2023
FCDO, Deputy Director, Ukraine Campaign Unit


2018 to 2022
FCDO, Europe Directorate (Deputy Head EU Exit, then Europe Strategy)


2013 to 2018
FCO, Team Leader then Deputy Head, Projects Task Force


2010 to 2013
FCO, Olympics Directorate (London 2012)


2004 to 2010
Maternity/special unpaid leave


2003 to 2004
FCO, Press Officer to the Permanent Under Secretary, then Chief Press Officer


2001 to 2003
FCO, Communication Directorate (Islamic Media)


1998 to 2001
FCO, Middle East and North Africa Directorate (Iraq)



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