New UK Ambassador to Hungary: Justin McKenzie Smith

UK Gov

Mr Justin McKenzie Smith has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Hungary in succession to Mr Paul Fox, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr McKenzie Smith will take up his appointment during October 2025.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Justin James McKenzie Smith

DateRole
2024 to presentLanguage training (Hungarian)
2021 to 2024FCDO, Head, Central Asia & Eastern Neighbourhood Department
2020 to 2021Scottish Government (on secondment)
2016 to 2020Tbilisi, Her Majesty's Ambassador
2015 to 2016Language training (Georgian)
2011 to 2015Mexico City, Director, Trade & Investment and Deputy Head of Mission
2011Language training (Spanish)
2008 to 2011FCO, Deputy Director/Director (acting), Eastern Europe & Central Asia Directorate
2004 to 2008New York, First Secretary, UK Mission to the United Nations
2002 to 2004FCO, Ministerial Press Officer
1999 to 2002FCO, Head, Europe Section, Human Rights Policy Department
1996 to 1999Moscow, Second Secretary
1995 to 1996Language training (Russian)
1994 to 1995FCO, European Union Department
1994Joined FCO
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