Sir KCMG has been appointed as Her Majesty’s
Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba. He will take up his
appointment in early 2022.
Foreign Secretary, said:
Sir brings a wealth of experience to the role,
including from his time as a Trade Minister. I look forward to
working together as we continue to build on the UK’s important
relationship with Cuba.
Sir said:
I am honoured to have been appointed as Her Majesty’s
Ambassador to Cuba and I hugely look forward to taking up the
role.
The relationship between our two countries has been carefully
fostered and deepened by my predecessors and I look forward to
continuing the work.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: George Michael Edward Hollingbery
Spouse: Janette Hollingbery
Children: Three
Dates
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Role
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2017 to 2019
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Member of Parliament (Conservative) for Meon Valley,
Hampshire; Minister of State, Department for International
Trade (2018 to 2019). (Did not stand in 2019 General
Election)
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2015 to 2017
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Member of Parliament (Conservative) for Meon Valley,
Hampshire; Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime
Minister (2016 to 2018); Lord Commissioner, HM Treasury
(2015 to 2016)
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2010 to 2015
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Member of Parliament (Conservative) for Meon Valley,
Hampshire; Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Home
Secretary (2012 to 2015); Member Housing, Communities and
Local Government Committee (2010 to 2012)
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2006 to 2010
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Winchester County Council, Deputy Leader
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1999 to 2006
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Winchester County Council, Councillor
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