Robyn Goldsmith
Biography
Robyn Goldsmith took up her role as Consul General and Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Athens in August 2025.
A career diplomat with wide ranging experience, Robyn’s previous overseas postings have included Mumbai, Belize, United Arab Emirates and her last posting was in Panama as Consular Regional Director for Latin America. Robyn’s FCDO roles before Athens have included Head of the Western Balkans Programme Unit, Migration Unit and Security Policy Department.
Deputy Head of Mission, Greece
The Deputy Head of Mission is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the Ambassador or High Commissioner. The Deputy is responsible for the daily management of an overseas Embassy or High Commission. They will represent the UK’s interests in the absence of the Ambassador as Chargé d’Affaires. A senior ranking Deputy may also take the title Minister. Smaller missions may not have a Deputy Head.