Ms Claire Lawrence

Biography

Ms Claire Lawrence was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania in succession to Mr David Hunt. Ms Lawrence took up her appointment during June 2015.

Ms Lawrence joined the FCO in 2000, working on European issues. She has worked on various international issues since, including a posting to the UK Representation to the EU. She has most recently served as Deputy Western Balkans Director.

On her appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania, Ms Lawrence said:

I am delighted and honoured to be appointed to the role. The UK and Lithuania enjoy a strong and deep relationship, with collaboration across a range of areas and growing commercial ties. I look forward to continuing this important partnership and to leading the work of the Embassy in taking the relationship from strength to strength.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name: Claire Lawrence

Married to: Mark Gee

2011-2014	Deputy Western Balkans Director and Deputy Head of the Western Balkans & Enlargement Department
2008-2011	UK Permanent Representation to the EU, Brussels, First Secretary
2006-2008	Freetown, Senior Management Officer I
2003-2006	Guangzhou, Consul (Political and Economic)
2002-2003	Mandarin language training
2001-2002	FCO, Afghan Crisis Unit
2000-2001	FCO, Desk Officer, European Union Directorate
2000	Joined FCO