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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Uruguay: Ian Duddy

Mr Ian Duddy has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay

Ian Duddy FCO

Mr Ian Duddy has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in succession to Mr Ben Lyster-Binns, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Duddy will take up his appointment during October 2016.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Ian Duddy

2011 to present UK Mission to the UN in Geneva, Political Counsellor & Head of Political, Human Rights & Press
2008 to 2011 Department of Business, Innovation & Skills, Deputy Director (International), UK Intellectual Property Office
2007 to 2008 FCO, Head, Afghanistan Programmes Team
2006 to 2007 Australia National University, Canberra, Masters Degree
2003 to 2006 Buenos Aires, Political & Commercial Officer
2000 to 2003 FCO, EU & Western Balkans Policy Officer
2000 Joined FCO

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Published 6 May 2016