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10 August 2016

Sarah Gillett

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Ms Sarah Gillett CMG CVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Norway since July 2014.

Ms Gillettt joined the FCO in 1976 and has served overseas in the United States of America, France, Brazil, Canada, and as Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

On her appointment as Her Majesty's Ambassador to Norway, Ms Gillett has said "Norway is a great neighbour and partner of the United Kingdom. I feel very privileged to have the opportunity to serve such an important relationship. Our shared interests are extensive, and I look forward to ensuring that they continue to be well looked after".

Curriculum vitae

Personal details

Full name: Sarah Gillett CMG CVO

2014 - present Her Majesty's Ambassador to Norway

2009 - 2013 Berne, HM Ambassador

2006 - 2009 FCO, Director of Protocol and HM Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps

2002 - 2006 Montreal, HM Consul-General

2000 - 2001 Brasilia, Deputy Head of Mission

1997 - 1999 Brasilia, Head of Economic Section

1994 - 1996 FCO, Head of Mekong Section, South East Asia Department

1992 - 1995 Los Angeles, Vice-Consul (Inward Investment)

1991 - 1992 FCO, Central European Department

1990 - 1991 Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister for Overseas Development

1987 - 1989 Paris, Third, later Second, Secretary (Economic)

1984 - 1987 Washington, Third Secretary (Chancery)

1983 - 1984 FCO, Central Africa Department

1982 - 1983 FCO, Falkland Island Department

1978 - 1982 Special Unpaid Leave

1976 - 1978 FCO, Secretary of State's Office

1976             Joined FCO