British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) announced on 24 November 2025 that David William Concar will become His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chile. Concar succeeds Louise de Sousa, who will take a new Diplomatic Service post. He is scheduled to assume the role in March 2026. Concar’s career has included assignments in Beijing (counsellor and first secretary), Mogadishu (ambassador), Dar es Salaam (high commissioner), and the United Kingdom (head of departments). His recent postings were as Acting Director of Protocol (2020) and temporary duty in the Overseas Territories Directorate (2024‑25). The FCDO will accept media enquiries at newsdesk@fcdo.gov.uk or 020 7008 3100. Concar’s appointment follows a long diplomatic career, including service as Head of Climate Change and Energy Department (2012‑2014) and Head of International Organisations Department (2014‑2016).
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