LONDON, May 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

Mrs Louise de Sousahas been appointedHis Majesty's AmbassadortotheRepublic ofColombiain succession toMr George Hodgson,who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

Mrsde Sousawill take upherappointment duringAugust 2026.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Louise Amanda de Sousa

2021 to present Santiago, His Majesty's Ambassador

2020 to 2021 Pre-postingtraining (including Spanish language training)

2016 to 2020 Tunis, Her Majesty's Ambassador

2016 Pre-postingtraining (including French language training)

2014 to 2016 FCO, Head of EU (Mediterranean) Department

2011 to 2014 FCO, Head of Human Rights and Democracy Department

2007 to 2011 Nairobi, Deputy High Commissioner

2006 to 2007 FCO, Change Manager, Europe Zero-Based Review

2003 to 2006 Maputo, Deputy High Commissioner

2002 to 2003 FCO, Deputy Head of Environment Policy Department

1999 to 2001 FCO, Secretary to the Board of Management

1997 to 1998 FCO, Head of Section, Drugs & International Crime Department

1993 to 1996 Brasilia, Second Secretary (Political and Press)

1992 to 1993 Pre-postingtraining (including Portuguese language training)

1991 to 1992 FCO, Southern European Department

1991 Joined FCO

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