LONDON, Aug. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

Mrs Gill Lever OBE has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe in succession to Mr Peter Vowles, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrs Lever will take up her appointment during September 2026.

Curriculumvitae

Full name: Gill Joanna Lever

Dates Role

2023 to 2026 Abuja, Deputy High Commissioner

2022 to 2023 Juba, Deputy Head of Mission

2018 to 2022 FCDO, Head of Overseas Health and Welfare

2014 to 2018 Vietnam, President of Hanoi International Women's Club and Hue Help Drowning Prevention Programme Manager

2011 to 2013 Special Unpaid Leave (SUPL) accompanying FCO husband on overseas posting

2009 to 2011 FCO, Deputy Head of South-East Asia Department

2006 to 2009 FCO, HR Business Partner for Africa, Asia, Europe and Global Issues

2001 to 2006 Tokyo, First Secretary Management

1997 to 2001 FCO, UN Department, Africa Peacekeeping Team

1994 to 1997 Mumbai, Entry Clearance Officer

1991 to 1994 Bucharest, Third Secretary Political

1990 to 1991 FCO, Hong Kong Department, Administration Section

1989 to 1990 FCO, Research and Analysis Department, Asia Pacific Section

1989 Joined FCO

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