Press release

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Panama: Greg Houston

Mr Greg Houston has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Panama

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 7 April 2025

Mr Greg Houston has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Panama in succession to Mr James Dauris.  Mr Houston will take up his appointment during July 2025.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name: Greg Houston

Year	Role
2022 to present	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Deputy Director and Head of Migration Department
2020 to 2022	FCDO, Deputy Head North America Department
2017 to 2020	Bogotá, Deputy Head of Mission
2013 to 2017	Rome, Political Counsellor
2011 to 2013	Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), Head of EU Strategy
2007 to 2011	UK Representation to the EU in Brussels, First Secretary, EU Budget
2006 to 2007	UK Representation to the EU in Brussels, Second Secretary, EU Customs
2005 to 2006	Brussels, European Commission, Intern
2005	Joined FCO

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Published 7 April 2025