Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced on 28 May 2026 that Stephen Lillie, CMG, has been appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, succeeding Matthew James Lodge. Mr Lillie will assume his role in September 2026, following Mr Lodge’s move to another Whitehall department. Lillie’s career includes service as Director of Defence & International Security (2022‑2025), British High Commissioner in Nicosia (2018‑2022), Director of Asia‑Pacific (2013‑2017), and former Ambassador to the Philippines (2009‑2013). He has also held positions in China, the Middle East, and the European Union, and completed language training in Greek and Chinese. For media inquiries, contact the FCDO Newsdesk at newsdesk@fcdo.gov.uk or call 020 7008 3100.
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