Cathy Bassa
Biography
Cathy Bassa has been appointed ChargĂ©e d바카라 사이트™Affaires to Cuba from 28 January until 20 March 2025. Before this period, she was UK바카라 사이트™s Deputy Ambassador and His Majesty바카라 사이트™s Consul to Cuba.
Cathy arrived in Havana in August 2021 following her role as Deputy Ambassador to CĂ´te d바카라 사이트™Ivoire. Cathy joined the Diplomatic Service in 2003 and has previously worked in Cameroon. She has held a range of positions in London, including policy officer for Nepal and roles covering crisis management and consular assistance.
Deputy head of mission, British Embassy Havana
The Deputy Head of Mission is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the Ambassador or High Commissioner. The Deputy is responsible for the daily management of an overseas Embassy or High Commission. They will represent the UK바카라 사이트™s interests in the absence of the Ambassador as ChargĂ© d바카라 사이트™Affaires. A senior ranking Deputy may also take the title Minister. Smaller missions may not have a Deputy Head.