Press release
Change of Ambassador to the European Union
Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG has been appointed Ambassador to the European Union in succession to Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby CMG.
Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG
Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG has been appointed Ambassador to the European Union in succession to Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby CMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dame Caroline will take up her appointment during August 2026.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Caroline Elizabeth Wilson
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020 to 2025 | Beijing, His Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2016 to 2019 | FCO, Europe Director |
| 2012 to 2016 | Hong Kong, British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao |
| 2008 to 2012 | Moscow, Minister Counsellor |
| 2006 to 2008 | Cabinet Office, European Secretariat |
| 2004 to 2006 | FCO, Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary |
| 2001 to 2004 | Brussels, UK Permanent Representation to the European Union |
| 1996 to 2000 | Beijing, First Secretary |
| 1995 | Joined FCO |
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Published 10 March 2026