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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chile: David Concar
Mr David Concar has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chile in succession to Mrs Louise de Sousa.
David Concar
Mr David Concar has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chile in succession to Mrs Louise de Sousa, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Concar will take up his appointment during March 2026.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: David William Concar
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2025 | FCDO, pre-posting training and language training |
| 2024 to 2025 | FCDO, temporary duty, Overseas Territories Directorate |
| 2020 to 2024 | Dar es Salaam, British High Commissioner |
| 2020 | FCO, Acting Director of Protocol |
| 2019 | FCO, Head, British Indian Ocean Territory Unit |
| 2017 to 2019 | Mogadishu, HM Ambassador |
| 2014 to 2016 | FCO, Head, International Organisations Department and Commonwealth Envoy |
| 2012 to 2014 | FCO, Head, Climate Change and Energy Department |
| 2010 to 2012 | Beijing, Counsellor, Prosperity |
| 2009 to 2010 | Beijing, Counsellor, Climate Change and Energy |
| 2006 to 2008 | Beijing, Counsellor, Science and Innovation |
| 2004 to 2006 | Beijing, First Secretary, Science and Innovation |
| 2004 | Joined FCO |
| 2001 to 2004 | Deputy Editor, New Scientist |
| 2000 to 2001 | BBC News, Correspondent |
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Published 24 November 2025