New UK Ambassador to Cuba: James Hooley Appointed

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 PresentFull-Time Language Training (Spanish)
2022 to 2024FCDO, Deputy Director, Protocol (Joint Head of Royal & Coronation Unit, later Head of Royal Unit)
2017 to 2022Washington, Head of Political Section
2016Home Office, Joint International Counter Terrorism Unit
2013 to 2015FCO, Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary
2012 to 2013FCO, International Organisations Department, Head of Sanctions Section
2009 to 2012Nairobi, Second Secretary (Somalia)
2008 to 2009Home Office, UK Border Agency International Group (Political)
2007 to 2008FCO, Counter Terrorism Department, Desk Officer
2007 Joined FCO
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