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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