Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Cuba: James Hooley
Mr James Hooley OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba in succession to Sir George Hollingbery KCMG.
Mr James Hooley OBE
Mr James Hooley OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba in succession to Sir George Hollingbery KCMG. Mr Hooley will take up his appointment during March 2025.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: James David Hooley
| 2024 to present | Full-time language training (Spanish) |
| 2022 to 2024 | FCDO, Deputy Director, Protocol (Joint Head of Royal & Coronation Unit, later Head of Royal Unit) |
| 2017 to 2022 | Washington, Head of Political Section |
| 2016 | Home Office, Joint International Counter Terrorism Unit |
| 2013 to 2015 | FCO, Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary |
| 2012 to 2013 | FCO, International Organisations Department, Head of Sanctions Section |
| 2009 to 2012 | Nairobi, Second Secretary (Somalia) |
| 2008 to 2009 | Home Office, UK Border Agency International Group (Political) |
| 2007 to 2008 | FCO, Counter Terrorism Department, Desk Officer |
| 2007 | Joined FCO |
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