Press release

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Moldova

Ms Lucy Joyce OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova

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Ms Lucy Joyce OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova in succession to Mr Philip Batson, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Joyce will take up her appointment during late summer 2016.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name Lucy Rebecca Joyce OBE
2015 – present Acting High Commissioner to Zambia
2013 – 2015 FCO, Head, North America Department
2012 – 2013 Brasilia, Counsellor Prosperity
2008 – 2012 FCO, Head FCO Olympics and Paralympics Unit
2004 – 2008 Paris, International Policy Section
2000 – 2004 Brussels, Head of Press & Public Affairs
1997 –1999 FCO, Central European Department
1995 – 1996 Sofia, Chancery
1992 – 1994 FCO, South Asian Department
1992 Joined FCO

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Published 6 April 2016