Press release

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Dominican Republic: Carol van der Walt

Dr Carol van der Walt has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Dominican Republic in succession to Mr Mockbul Ali OBE.

Dr Carol van der Walt

Dr Carol van der Walt has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Dominican Republic in succession to Mr Mockbul Ali OBE. Dr van der Walt will take up her appointment during November 2024.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Carol Ann van der Walt

2020 to 2024 FCDO, Deputy Head Latin America Department
2018 to 2020 DExEU, Head of Crown Dependencies and Overseas    Territories Team
2017 to 2018 FCO, Head of Diversity and Inclusion Team, Human Resources Department
2013 to 2017 Oslo, Deputy Head of Mission
2011 to 2013 FCO, Head of EU Strategic Policy Team, European Union Department (Future of Europe)
2011 FCO, Head of EU Strategy Team, European Union Department (Internal)
2009 to 2011 FCO, Senior Political Analyst, Overseas Security Information for Business, Global Issues Department
2008 to 2009 FCO, Head of Training Strategy, Business Engagement Group, Information & Technology Department
2003 to 2008 Maternity Leave, Special Unpaid Leave
1998 to 2003 Brussels, Second Secretary, UK Permanent Representation to the EU
1998 to 1999 FCO, Fisheries Officer, Aviation and Maritime Department
1998 Joined FCO

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Published 31 October 2024