Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Cuba: Sir George Hollingbery KCMG

Sir George Hollingbery KCMG has been appointed as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba. He will take up his appointment in early 2022.

Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab said:

Sir George Hollingbery brings a wealth of experience to the role, including from his time as a Trade Minister. I look forward to working together as we continue to build on the UK’s important relationship with Cuba.

Sir George Hollingbery said:

I am honoured to have been appointed as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Cuba and I hugely look forward to taking up the role.

The relationship between our two countries has been carefully fostered and deepened by my predecessors and I look forward to continuing the work.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name: George Michael Edward Hollingbery

Spouse: Janette Hollingbery

Children: Three

Dates

Role

2017 to 2019

Member of Parliament (Conservative) for Meon Valley, Hampshire; Minister of State, Department for International Trade (2018 to 2019). (Did not stand in 2019 General Election)

2015 to 2017

Member of Parliament (Conservative) for Meon Valley, Hampshire; Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister (2016 to 2018); Lord Commissioner, HM Treasury (2015 to 2016)

2010 to 2015

Member of Parliament (Conservative) for Meon Valley, Hampshire; Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Home Secretary (2012 to 2015); Member Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (2010 to 2012)

2006 to 2010

Winchester County Council, Deputy Leader

1999 to 2006

Winchester County Council, Councillor

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