LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
Ms Louise Cantillon has been appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands in succession to Ms Iona Thomas OBE, who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Cantillon will take up her appointment during August 2026.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Louise Marie Cantillon
2021 to 2026
Sydney, British Consul General and Deputy Trade Commissioner Asia Pacific (Australia and New Zealand)
2020 to 2021
Shanghai, Minister Counsellor Creative Consumer and Education, British Consulate
2018 to 2020
Shanghai, Head of Infrastructure and Creative Industries, British Consulate
2011 to 2018
British Council, Head of PMO and Senior Asset Manager Asia
2008 to 2011
Gleeds UK, Construction Project Manager
2004 to 2011
Polartech Ltd, Chief Representative Shanghai, Suzhou and Beijing
2002 to 2004
Manchester Chamber of Commerce, China Trade Manager
1998 to 2002
Beijing, Commercial Officer, British Embassy
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