Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ecuador
Mr Patrick Mullee has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador.
He will succeed Mrs Linda Mary Cross MBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Mullee will take up his appointment during August 2012.
Mr Mullee joined the FCO in 1974 and has served in several Latin American countries. He is currently Her Majesty’s Ambassador in Uruguay. Mr Mullee previously worked as Deputy Head of Mission in the Embassy in Quito from 2000 to 2003.
On his appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador, Mr Mullee said:
“It is an honour to be appointed Ambassador to Ecuador. The Secretary of State has emphasised the importance of strengthening Britain’s ties with Latin America. I look forward to returning to Quito and leading the Embassy’s work at such an important time in our relations with Ecuador and Latin America. I believe there is scope to deepen our engagement with Ecuador, particularly to promote the UK’s prosperity through more trade and economic ties.”
Curriculum vitae
Name:
Patrick Mullee
Married to:
Joanna Louise Mullee (nee Johnson)
Children:
2 daughters
Apr 2008-present
Her Majesty’s Ambassador, Montevideo
Dec 2003-Jul 2007
FCO, HR Manager DG Defence and Intelligence
Aug 2000-Sept 2003
Quito, Deputy Head of Mission
Oct 1997-Mar 2000
FCO, Deputy Head of PMU3, Personnel Management Dept
Sept 1995-Sept 1997
FCO, Desk Officer for Eastern Caribbean and Regional Security
July 1991-July 1995
Bridgetown, Second Secretary Chancery
Jan 1988-Feb 1991
San Jose, Vice Consul
Jul 1984-Dec 1987
FCO, Planning Staff
Jan 1983-Jun 1984
Floater, Latin America
Oct 1980-Oct 1982
Floater, Africa
Oct 1977-Feb 1980
Caracas, Attache
Feb 1976-Aug 1977
Prague, Attache
Feb 1974
Joined FCO