Alex Pinfield

Biography

Alex Pinfield took up his posting as British Deputy Ambassador to Afghanistan in April 2021. He has been in the Diplomatic Service for over 20 years, with a career focussed on China and Asia, and the Middle East.

His previous roles have included Head of China Department in London, Head of Syria Unit in London, and was seconded to the National Security Secretariat in the Cabinet Office. His previous overseas postings have been in China, Iran, and Australia.