Press release

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Finland: Laura Davies

Mrs Laura Davies has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Finland in succession to Mrs Theresa Bubbear OBE.

Mrs Laura Davies has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Finland in succession to Mrs Theresa Bubbear OBE who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service.  Mrs Davies will take up her appointment in September 2024.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Laura Davies

Date Role
Jan 2022 to present UNESCO, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate
2019 to 2022 Paris, Head of Politics, Engagement and Public Affairs, British Embassy
2017 to 2018 FCO, Projects Task Force, Special Unpaid Leave (SUPL) Network Coordinator (whilst on SUPL)
2014 to 2017 Colombo, Deputy High Commissioner, Sri Lanka and Maldives, British High Commission
2012 to 2013 FCO, Deputy Head, Migration Directorate
2012 Maternity leave
2009 to 2011 FCO, Deputy Head, Counter Proliferation Department
2009 Maternity leave
2007 to 2008 Islamabad, Deputy Political Counsellor (Pakistan Policy & Operations), British High Commission
2005 to 2007 FCO, Secretary to the Board of Management
2004 to 2005 FCO, Strategic Policy Adviser
2001 to 2004 Addis Ababa, Second Secretary, British Embassy
2000 First Secretary, External Relations, UK Permanent Representation to the European Union

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Published 15 December 2023