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 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
