Press release
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Greece
Mr Stephen Lillie CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic in succession to Mr Matthew James Lodge.
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 |
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Published 28 May 2026