Sarah Cowley
Biography
Ms Cowley took up her position as the Deputy Head of Mission Madrid in August 2021.
Previously she was British Ambassador to Latvia 2013 to 2017 and Head of the then FCO’s Prosperity Fund department, 2017 to 2020.
Sarah joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2005. During her FCO career she has served in a wide range of roles including working in Europe, Afghanistan and Pakistan, on Middle East issues, the London 2012 Olympics, consular crisis work and a secondment to the European External Action Service.
Ms Cowley started her career in the NGO sector and then moved to the private sector, holding a variety of roles in the UK and in Central America before joining the FCO.
Deputy Head of Mission, Spain
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.
Previous roles in government
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British Ambassador to Latvia
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British Ambassador to Latvia
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British Ambassador to Latvia