HM Consul General Milan and Director of Department for Business and Trade, Italy

Kassim Ramji

Biography

Kassim Ramji was appointed His Majesty’s Consul General Milan and Director of the Department for Business and Trade in Italy in September 2024.

Prior to this Kassim was Head of European Bilateral Relations in the National Security Secretariat (Cabinet Office). Kassim joined the UK Government in 2014 and has held roles in a variety of departments, including two years as Senior Private Secretary to the Minister for Business and Industry. Kassim graduated in Modern and Medieval Languages from the University of Cambridge in 2014.

HM Consul General Milan and Director of Department for Business and Trade, Italy

The Consul General is the senior UK official in a Consulate General, which is a subordinate office to the Embassy or High Commission, usually located in another major city. The Consul General represents the UK government and is typically responsible for consular and trade activities in their city or region.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Department for Business and Trade