CHANGE OF AMBASSADOR TO GUATEMALA

6 Oct 2005 01:15 PM

Mr Ian Hughes has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Guatemala in succession to Mr Richard Lavers who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Hughes will take up his appointment in March 2006.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full Name: Mr Ian Noel Hughes
Date of Birth: 5 December 1951
Family Status: Married to Teresa
Children: Two sons (1979 & 1981) and one daughter (1984)

2003-2005 Mumbai, Deputy High Commissioner
2000-2003 Mexico City, Deputy Head of Mission
1997-1999 FCO: Deputy Head of Near East North African Department 1993-1997 New Delhi, First Secretary Press & Information 1991-1993 FCO: Press Office
1991 FCO: Middle Eastern Department, Desk Officer 1988-1991 Berne, First Secretary Chancery
1985-1988 Tegucigalpa, Second Secretary, Aid/Commercial 1983-1985 FCO: South Pacific Department, Desk Officer 1981-1983 Warsaw, Vice Consul
1978-1981 Kabul, Vice Consul/Administrative Officer