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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary: Justin McKenzie Smith
Mr Justin McKenzie Smith has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary in succession to Mr Paul Fox, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr McKenzie Smith will take up his appointment during October 2025.
Justin McKenzie Smith
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Justin James McKenzie Smith
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2024 to present | Language training (Hungarian) |
| 2021 to 2024 | FCDO, Head, Central Asia & Eastern Neighbourhood Department |
| 2020 to 2021 | Scottish Government (on secondment) |
| 2016 to 2020 | Tbilisi, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2015 to 2016 | Language training (Georgian) |
| 2011 to 2015 | Mexico City, Director, Trade & Investment and Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2011 | Language training (Spanish) |
| 2008 to 2011 | FCO, Deputy Director/Director (acting), Eastern Europe & Central Asia Directorate |
| 2004 to 2008 | New York, First Secretary, UK Mission to the United Nations |
| 2002 to 2004 | FCO, Ministerial Press Officer |
| 1999 to 2002 | FCO, Head, Europe Section, Human Rights Policy Department |
| 1996 to 1999 | Moscow, Second Secretary |
| 1995 to 1996 | Language training (Russian) |
| 1994 to 1995 | FCO, European Union Department |
| 1994 | Joined FCO |
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Published 19 June 2025