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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Cuba: James Hooley

Press release

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Cuba: James Hooley

Mr James Hooley OBE has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba in succession to Sir George Hollingbery KCMG.

From:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficePublished25 July 2024

Mr James Hooley OBE

Mr James Hooley OBE has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba in succession to Sir George Hollingbery KCMG. Mr Hooley will take up his appointment during March 2025.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: James David Hooley

2024 to Present Full-Time Language Training (Spanish)
2022 to 2024 FCDO, Deputy Director, Protocol (Joint Head of Royal & Coronation Unit, later Head of Royal Unit)
2017 to 2022 Washington, Head of Political Section
2016 Home Office, Joint International Counter Terrorism Unit
2013 to 2015 FCO, Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary
2012 to 2013 FCO, International Organisations Department, Head of Sanctions Section
2009 to 2012 Nairobi, Second Secretary (Somalia)
2008 to 2009 Home Office, UK Border Agency International Group (Political)
2007 to 2008 FCO, Counter Terrorism Department, Desk Officer
2007 Joined FCO

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Published 25 July 2024

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