David Concar Named New UK Ambassador to Chile

UK Gov

Mr David Concar has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Chile in succession to Mrs Louise de Sousa.

Mr David Concar has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Chile in succession to Mrs Louise de Sousa, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Concar will take up his appointment during March 2026.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: David William Concar

YearRole
2025FCDO, pre-posting training and language training
2024 to 2025FCDO, temporary duty, Overseas Territories Directorate
2020 to 2024Dar es Salaam, British High Commissioner
2020FCO, Acting Director of Protocol
2019FCO, Head, British Indian Ocean Territory Unit
2017 to 2019Mogadishu, HM Ambassador
2014 to 2016FCO, Head, International Organisations Department and Commonwealth Envoy
2012 to 2014FCO, Head, Climate Change and Energy Department
2010 to 2012Beijing, Counsellor, Prosperity
2009 to 2010Beijing, Counsellor, Climate Change and Energy
2006 to 2008Beijing, Counsellor, Science and Innovation
2004 to 2006Beijing, First Secretary, Science and Innovation
2004Joined FCO
2001 to 2004Deputy Editor, New Scientist
2000 to 2001BBC News, Correspondent
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