British Ambassador to Romania
Giles Matthew Portman
Biography
Mr Giles Portman took up the position of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Romania in October 2023.
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2021 to 2022 | FCDO, Director Europe, Europe Directorate |
| 2020 to 2021 | FCDO, Director EU Exit, Europe Directorate |
| 2019 to 2020 | FCO, Deputy Director EU Foreign and Security Policy, Europe Directorate |
| 2015 to 2019 | European External Action Service, Brussels, Head of East Stratcom Task Force |
| 2011 to 2015 | European External Action Service, Brussels, Adviser to the High Representative/Vice President |
| 2007 to 2011 | Ankara, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2003 to 2006 | United Kingdom Permanent Representation to the European Union, Brussels, First Secretary |
| 2002 to 2003 | FCO, Head, EU Public Diplomacy, Europe Directorate |
| 1998 to 2001 | Prague, Second Secretary |
| 1996 to 1997 | United Kingdom Permanent Representation to the United Nations, New York, Adviser |
| 1995 to 1996 | FCO, New Entrant, European Union Department (Fast Stream) |
| 1994 to 1995 | Depart of Transport, New Entrant, British Rail Privatisation (Fast Stream) |
British Ambassador to Romania
The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the Embassy and its Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.