Cathy Bassa
Biography
Cathy Bassa has been appointed Chargée d’Affaires to Cuba from 28 January until 20 March 2025. Before this period, she was UK’s Deputy Ambassador and His Majesty’s Consul to Cuba.
Cathy arrived in Havana in August 2021 following her role as Deputy Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire. Cathy joined the Diplomatic Service in 2003 and has previously worked in Cameroon. She has held a range of positions in London, including policy officer for Nepal and roles covering crisis management and consular assistance.
Chargée d’Affaires , British Embassy Havana
The Deputy Head of Mission is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the Ambassador or High Commissioner. The Deputy is responsible for the daily management of an overseas Embassy or High Commission. They will represent the UK’s interests in the absence of the Ambassador as Chargé d’Affaires. A senior ranking Deputy may also take the title Minister. Smaller missions may not have a Deputy Head.