Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mali: Katy Ransome
Ms Katy Ransome has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Mali.
Ms Katy Ransome has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Mali in succession to Mr Barry Lowen, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Ransome will take up her appointment during January 2023.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Katharine Marjorie Ransome
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020 to 2022 | FCDO, Head of Gender Equality Unit, Multilateral Policy Department, later Head of Gender and Conflict, Conflict, Stabilisation and Mediation Directorate |
| 2016 to 2020 | Gaborone, British High Commissioner and UK Special Representative to the Southern African Development Community |
| 2013 to 2016 | FCO, Head, Network Resources Team, Europe Directorate |
| 2010 to 2012 | British Office for Somalia, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2009 to 2010 | Antananarivo, Political Officer |
| 2007 to 2008 | Kabul, Head of Military & Political Team |
| 2006 to 2007 | Kabul, Regional Affairs Advisor |
| 2004 to 2006 | FCO, Head of European Defence Policy, Security Policy Department |
| 2004 | Madrid, First Secretary |
| 2001 to 2003 | FCO, Head, Turkey Team, EU-Mediterranean Team |
| 1997 to 2001 | Budapest, Second Secretary |
| 1995 to 1996 | FCO, Desk Officer, G7/8 Team |
| 1995 | Joined FCO |
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Published 11 January 2023