Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Gill Lever
Mrs Gill Lever OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe in succession to Mr Peter Vowles.
Mrs Gill Lever OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe in succession to Mr Peter Vowles, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrs Lever will take up her appointment during September 2026.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Gill Joanna Lever
| Dates | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 to 2026 | Abuja, Deputy High Commissioner | |
| 2022 to 2023 | Juba, Deputy Head of Mission | |
| 2018 to 2022 | FCDO, Head of Overseas Health and Welfare | |
| 2014 to 2018 | Vietnam, President of Hanoi International Women’s Club and Hue Help Drowning Prevention Programme Manager | |
| 2011 to 2013 | Special Unpaid Leave (SUPL) accompanying FCO husband on overseas posting | |
| 2009 to 2011 | FCO, Deputy Head of South-East Asia Department | |
| 2006 to 2009 | FCO, HR Business Partner for Africa, Asia, Europe and Global Issues | |
| 2001 to 2006 | Tokyo, First Secretary Management | |
| 1997 to 2001 | FCO, UN Department, Africa Peacekeeping Team | |
| 1994 to 1997 | Mumbai, Entry Clearance Officer | |
| 1991 to 1994 | Bucharest, Third Secretary Political | |
| 1990 to 1991 | FCO, Hong Kong Department, Administration Section | |
| 1989 to 1990 | FCO, Research and Analysis Department, Asia Pacific Section | |
| 1989 | Joined FCO |
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Published 4 August 2026