British Ambassador to Ireland
Kara Owen CMG
Biography
Kara took up the role of British Ambassador to Ireland in October 2025. Prior to this she held the position of British High Commissioner to Singapore .
Before becoming High Commissioner in June 2019, Kara was Director for the Americas at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
- Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Paris (2011 to 2016)
- Head of Strategy, Communication and Training Department, Consular Directorate, FCO (2011)
- Head of Diversity and Equality at the FCO (2009 to 2011)
- Deputy Head of Mission in Hanoi (2005 to 2009)
- Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary (2003 to 2005)
British Ambassador to Ireland
The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations and consular services.
Previous roles in government
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British High Commissioner to Singapore
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Director, Americas
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Deputy Head of Mission, France