Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Germany: Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, in succession to Jill Gallard CMG CVO.
Mr Andrew Mitchell CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, in succession to Ms Jill Gallard CMG CVO who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
Mr Mitchell will take up his appointment during September 2024.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Andrew Jonathan Mitchell
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2023 to present | Department for Business and Trade, Director General, Domestic and International Markets and Exports |
| 2021 to 2023 | Department for International Trade, Director General, Exports and UK Trade |
| 2020 to 2021 | Department for International Trade, Director General, Markets and Supply Chains |
| 2018 to 2020 | Department for International Trade, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe |
| 2015 to 2018 | M-IS PLC, Director International |
| 2012 to 2015 | FCO, Director Prosperity |
| 2011 to 2012 | FCO, Director London 2012 |
| 2007 to 2011 | Stockholm, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 1991 to 2007 | FCO, various positions including Deputy Head of Mission in Kathmandu, leadership of FCO’s business critical IT-enabled modernisation project, posting to Bonn |
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