LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

Mr David Concar has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Chile in succession to Mrs Louise de Sousa, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Concar will take up his appointment during March 2026.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: David William Concar

Year Role

2025 FCDO, pre-posting training and language training

2024 to 2025 FCDO, temporary duty, Overseas Territories Directorate

2020 to 2024 Dar es Salaam, British High Commissioner

2020 FCO, Acting Director of Protocol

2019 FCO, Head, British Indian Ocean Territory Unit

2017 to 2019 Mogadishu, HM Ambassador

2014 to 2016 FCO, Head, International Organisations Department and Commonwealth Envoy

2012 to 2014 FCO, Head, Climate Change and Energy Department

2010 to 2012 Beijing, Counsellor, Prosperity

2009 to 2010 Beijing, Counsellor, Climate Change and Energy

2006 to 2008 Beijing, Counsellor, Science and Innovation

2004 to 2006 Beijing, First Secretary, Science and Innovation

2004 Joined FCO

2001 to 2004 Deputy Editor, New Scientist

2000 to 2001 BBC News, Correspondent

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