Press release
Change of British High Commissioner to Malawi: Leigh Stubblefield
Ms Leigh Stubblefield has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malawi in succession to Ms Fiona Ritchie.
Ms Leigh Stubblefield has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malawi in succession to Ms Fiona Ritchie, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Stubblefield will take up her appointment during November 2025.
Curriculum vitae        Â
Full name: Leigh Kathryn Stubblefield
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2023 to 2025Â | Nairobi, Deputy High Commissioner and Development Director |
| 2020 to 2023 | HMG Stabilisation Unit, Deputy Director – merged into new FCDO Conflict Directorate in February 2021 |
| 2018 to 2020Â | DFID, Head, Conflict, Security and Justice Group |
| 2015 to 2018Â | DFID Team Leader, Migration and Modern Slavery Department |
| 2013 to 2015Â | DFID, Deputy Head, Governance and Open Societies Department |
| 2012 to 2013Â | DFID, Team Leader, Growth and Resilience Department |
| 2010 to 2012Â | Maputo, Team Leader, Growth and Rural Development |
| 2006 to 2010Â | Nairobi and Mogadishu, Livelihoods Adviser |
| 2003 to 2006Â | Lilongwe, Livelihoods Adviser |
| 2000 to 2002Â | Dhaka, Livelihoods Adviser |
| 1998 to 1999Â Â | DFID, Natural Resources Adviser |
| Nov 1998Â | Joined DFID |
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Published 22 October 2025