Press release
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Netherlands: Chris Rampling
Mr Chris Rampling has been appointed His Majesty바카라 사이트™s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in succession to Ms Joanna Roper CMG. Mr Rampling will take up his appointment during July 2025.
Curriculum vitae          Â
Full name: Christopher Maxwell Rampling
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2023 to 2024 | FCDO, Director-General (acting) Defence & Intelligence |
| 2020 to 2024 | FCDO, National Security Director |
| 2018 to 2020 | Beirut, Her Majesty바카라 사이트™s Ambassador |
| 2014 to 2018 | Brussels, UK Permanent Representation to the EU, Foreign Policy, Defence and Development Counsellor |
| 2013 to 2014 | FCO, Head Corporate Services Programme |
| 2013 | Secondment to The Prince바카라 사이트™s Trust |
| 2009 to 2013 | Amman, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2007 to 2009 | FCO, Deputy Head, Counter Proliferation Department |
| 2005 to 2007 | FCO, Team Leader, Turkey Team |
| 2003 | Jerusalem, Political and Press Officer |
| 2002 to 2005 | Tripoli, Political and Press Officer |
| 2000 to 2002 | Pre-posting training (including Arabic language training, Cairo) |
| 1999 to 2000 | FCO, Desk officer, Turkey/Malta |
| 1999 | Joined FCO |
| 1996 to 1999 | Private sector (Insurance) |
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Published 22 April 2025