Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Spain: Alex Ellis
Mr Alex Ellis CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain and non-resident Ambassador to the Principality of Andorra.
Mr Alex Ellis CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain and non-resident Ambassador to the Principality of Andorra in succession to Mr Hugh Elliott who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Ellis will take up his appointment during summer 2024.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Alexander Wykeham Ellis
Married to: Teresa Adegas
Children: One son, on the autistic spectrum
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2021 to present | New Delhi, British High Commissioner |
| 2020 | Cabinet Office, Deputy National Security Adviser |
| 2017 to 2019 | Department for Exiting the European Union, Director General |
| 2013 to 2017 | Brasilia, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2011 to 2013 | FCO, Director of Strategy |
| 2007 to 2010 | Lisbon, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2005 to 2007 | Adviser to the President of the European Commission |
| 2003 to 2005 | Madrid, Counsellor EU and Global Issues |
| 1996 to 2003 | UKREP Brussels and FCO, member of negotiation teams for the euro, 7 year budget, institutional reform and enlargement of the EU. |
| 1992 to 1996 | Lisbon, Third later Second Secretary, EU/economic |
| 1990 to 1992 | South Africa team, then desk officer for Zambia and Malawi |
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