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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Panama: James Dauris

Mr James Dauris has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Panama in succession to Mr Tim Stew MBE.

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Mr James Dauris has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Panama in succession to Mr Tim Stew MBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.  Mr Dauris will take up his appointment during March 2024.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: James Edward Dauris

Date Role
2019 to 2023 FCDO London, Deputy Director Americas and Head of Latin America Department
2015 to 2019 Colombo, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and non-resident High Commissioner to Maldives
2010 to 2014 Lima, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru
2009 to 2010 FCO, Finance Directorate
2005 to 2009 Bogota, Deputy Head of Mission
2005 Language training (Spanish)
2003 to 2005 FCO, Deputy Head, later Acting Head of South Asia Department
2002 to 2003 FCO, Deputy Head of EU External Department
2002 to 2002 FCO, Deputy Head of India/Pakistan Emergency Unit
1999 to 2002 Moscow, Head of Commercial Section, British Embassy
1997 to 1998 Language training (Russian), followed by a secondment to the Department of Trade and Industry

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Published 21 March 2024