Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Greece

Press release Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Greece: Stephen Lillie CMG Mr Stephen Lillie CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic. From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Published 28 May 2026 Mr Stephen Lillie CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, in succession to Mr Matthew James Lodge, who will be moving on secondment to another Whitehall Department. Mr Lillie will take up his appointment during September 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: Stephen Lillie Year Role 2022 to 2025 FCDO, Director, Defence & International Security 2018 to 2022 Nicosia, British High Commissioner 2017 to 2018 Greek language training 2013 to 2017 FCO, Director, Asia-Pacific 2009 to 2013 Manila, Her Majesty’s Ambassador 2006 to 2009 FCO, Head of Far Eastern Department 2003 to 2006 New Delhi, Commercial & Economic Counsellor 1999 to 2003 Guangzhou, British Consul-General 1997 to 1999 FCO, China Hong Kong Department 1996 to 1997 FCO, European Union Department (Internal) 1992 to 1995 Beijing, Second later First Secretary 1989 to 1991 Chinese language training 1988 to 1989 FCO, Middle East Department 1988 Joined FCO Media enquiries Email newsdesk@fcdo.gov.uk Telephone 020 7008 3100 Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible. Share this page The following links open in a new tab Share on Facebook (opens in new tab) Share on Twitter (opens in new tab) Updates to this page Published 28 May 2026