Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Brazil: Stephanie Al-Qaq
Ms Stephanie Al-Qaq has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Ms Stephanie Al-Qaq has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil in succession to Mr Peter Wilson CMG. Ms Al-Qaq will take up her appointment during November 2022.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Stephanie Al-Qaq
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2022 to present | FCDO, Iran Envoy and Director Iran and Regional Security |
| 2019 to 2021 | FCDO, Director, Middle East and North Africa Directorate |
| 2015 to 2019 | Abu Dhabi, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2013 to 2015 | Mexico City, Minister Counsellor |
| 2007 to 2012 | Brasilia, Political Counsellor |
| 2004 to 2006 | FCO, Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister of State for the Middle East, Counter Terrorism and Consular |
| 2003 to 2004 | FCO, Desk Officer for Iraq |
| 2002 to 2003 | FCO, Desk Officer for Counter Narcotics |
| 1998 to 2002 | Prior to joining the office worked for several corporate, non-governmental and governmental organisations including Reuters, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and House of Commons |
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