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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru

Ms Kate Harrisson has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Peru

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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru

Ms Kate Harrisson has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Peru in succession to Mr Anwar Choudhury, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Harrisson will take up her appointment in spring 2018.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name Kate Harrisson
2015 – present Beijing, Political Counsellor
2013 – 2015 Beijing, Outreach and Bilateral Counsellor
2010 – 2013 Hanoi, Deputy Head of Mission
Oct 2009 – April 2010 Maternity Leave
Apr 2008 – Oct 2009 Roles in Policy Planning, Strategy, Resources and Finance
May 2007 – Apr 2008 Maternity Leave
2006 – 2007 Head India, Nepal, Bhutan Team
2005 – 2006 Head Strategy, International and Media, Afghan Drugs Interdepartmental Unit
2001 – 2005 Hong Kong, Vice Consul Economic
2000 – 2001 Desk Officer Conflict Prevention, Refugee Policy & Humanitarian, United Nations Department
2000 Joined FCO

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Published 2 March 2017