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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Luxembourg: Joanne Olivier
Ms Joanne Olivier has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in succession to Ms Fleur Thomas.
Ms Joanne Olivier
Ms Joanne Olivier has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in succession to Ms Fleur Thomas. Ms Olivier will take up her appointment during April 2025.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Joanne Elizabeth Olivier
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2022 to present | FCDO, Deputy Head of Mediterranean Department |
| 2019 to 2022 | Paris, First Secretary (Justice and Home Affairs) |
| 2018 to 2019 | Pre-posting training (including French language training) |
| 2016 to 2018 | FCO, Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate (Head of Ukraine Team) |
| 2014 to 2016 | FCO, Strategy Directorate (Middle East Policy Planner) |
| 2011 to 2014 | Pretoria, Consul South Africa and Consular Regional Operations Manager for Southern Africa |
| 2009 to 2011 | FCO, Defence and Strategic Threats Directorate (Counter Terrorism) |
| 2005 to 2009 | Attorney, Bergstan International, Gaborone, Botswana |
| 2001 to 2002 | FCO, Europe Directorate, (Gibraltar) |
| 1994 to 2001 | Barrister, Chambers of David Barnard, 33 Bedford Row, London |
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