Change of Ambassador to the European Union

10.3.2026

  | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs

 Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG has been appointed Ambassador to the European Union in succession to Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby CMG. 


Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG has been appointed Ambassador to the European Union in succession to Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby CMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dame Caroline will take up her appointment during August 2026.

Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Caroline Elizabeth Wilson




Year
Role




2020 to 2025
Beijing, His Majesty’s Ambassador


2016 to 2019
FCO, Europe Director


2012 to 2016
Hong Kong, British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao


2008 to 2012
Moscow, Minister Counsellor


2006 to 2008
Cabinet Office, European Secretariat


2004 to 2006
FCO, Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary


2001 to 2004
Brussels, UK Permanent Representation to the European Union


1996 to 2000
Beijing, First Secretary


1995
Joined FCO



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