Dame Deborah Bronnert | Speakers for Schools

Dame Deborah Bronnert

Former British Ambassador to the Russian Federation

Senior UK diplomat, currently serving in the UK. HM Ambassador to Russia (Jan 2020 to November 2023), Director-General & member of FCO Board (2014-2019), HM Ambassador to Zimbabwe (2011-2014), FCO Director & G8 negotiator 2008-2011). Previously posted to Russia as Economic Counsellor (2002-2005), European Commission as Member of Commissioner Neil Kinnock’s Cabinet (1995-1999) and UK Representation to the EU (1991-1993). MA in Political Economies of Russia and Eastern Europe (SSEES/UCL) & BSc (Hons) in Mathematics (Bristol). Attended Featherstone Comprehensive in Southall, Middx. Married with 2 sons. Interests include running and politics.