Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Panama: James Dauris
Mr James Dauris has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Panama in succession to Mr Tim Stew MBE.
Mr James Dauris has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Panama in succession to Mr Tim Stew MBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Dauris will take up his appointment during March 2024.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: James Edward Dauris
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2019 to 2023 | FCDO London, Deputy Director Americas and Head of Latin America Department |
| 2015 to 2019 | Colombo, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and non-resident High Commissioner to Maldives |
| 2010 to 2014 | Lima, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru |
| 2009 to 2010 | FCO, Finance Directorate |
| 2005 to 2009 | Bogota, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2005 | Language training (Spanish) |
| 2003 to 2005 | FCO, Deputy Head, later Acting Head of South Asia Department |
| 2002 to 2003 | FCO, Deputy Head of EU External Department |
| 2002 to 2002 | FCO, Deputy Head of India/Pakistan Emergency Unit |
| 1999 to 2002 | Moscow, Head of Commercial Section, British Embassy |
| 1997 to 1998 | Language training (Russian), followed by a secondment to the Department of Trade and Industry |
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