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Mr Andrew Soper has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Mr Andrew Soper has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in succession to Mr John Saville.
Mr Andrew Soper has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in succession to Mr John Saville, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Soper will take up his appointment in October 2017.
Curriculum Vitae
| Full name | Andrew Keith Soper |
| Married to | Kathryn |
| Children | Two |
| 2014 – 2017 | New Delhi, Minister Counsellor (Political & Press) |
| 2013 – 2014 | New Delhi, Prosperity Counsellor |
| 2010 – 2013 | Riga, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2007 – 2010 | Maputo, High Commissioner |
| 2004 – 2006 | FCO, Head of Sustainable Development and Commonwealth Group, Global and Economic Issues Directorate |
| 2001 – 2004 | Brasilia, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 1999 – 2001 | FCO, Deputy Head, Human Rights Policy Department |
| 1995 – 1999 | Washington, First Secretary (Chancery) |
| 1993 – 1995 | FCO, Arab/Israel Desk, Middle East and North Africa Directorate |
| 1990 – 1993 | FCO, Team Leader, Economic Relations Department |
| 1987 – 1990 | Mexico City, Second (later First) Secretary (Chancery) |
| 1985 – 1987 | FCO, Desk Officer for Argentina, South America Department |
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Published 28 June 2017