The Foreign Secretary has appointed Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby CMG as Head of the United Kingdom Mission (UKMis) to the European Union in succession to Sir Tim Barrow GCMG LVO MBE, who is transferring to another Diplomatic Service role.
This has been duly notified to the European Union as part of the normal process.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:
As we begin a new chapter in our relationship with the EU, I am delighted to appoint Lindsay as head of UKMis.
His previous knowledge and expertise will be vital as our friendly cooperation with the EU continues.
Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby said:
I am delighted to lead the UK Mission to the EU as we develop a new bilateral partnership, following the agreement of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement at the end of last year.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby
Married to: Barbara Croisdale-Appleby
Children: two
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020 | No.10, Deputy UK Sherpa, Director General and Deputy Chief Negotiator, Task Force Europe |
| 2017 to 2020 | FCO, Director General, EU Exit |
| 2017 | FCO, Acting Director General, Global Britain |
| 2015 to 2017 | FCO, Director, Europe Directorate |
| 2012 to 2015 | Bogota, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2010 to 2012 | FCO, Principal Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary |
| 2008 to 2010 | FCO, Assistant Director, Human Resources Directorate |
| 2002 to 2008 | Brussels, First Secretary including Antici and Environment/Climate, UK Permanent Representation to the EU |
| 2001 to 2002 | FCO, Desk Officer, Afghanistan Emergency Unit |
| 1998 to 2001 | Caracas, Second Secretary Political and Press, British Embassy |
| 1997 | New York, Second Secretary, UK Mission to the UN |
| 1996 to 1997 | FCO, Desk Officer for Nigeria |
Published 21 January 2021
