Judith Gough
British diplomat
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Judith Mary Gough CMG (born 8 November 1972) is a British diplomat and has formerly served as the British ambassador to Sweden (2019–2024), Ukraine (2015–19) and Georgia (2010–2013).[1]
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Judith Gough | |
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| British Ambassador to Sweden | |
| In office August 2019 – July 2024 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Boris Johnson Liz Truss Rishi Sunak Keir Starmer |
| Preceded by | David Cairns |
| Succeeded by | Samantha Job |
| British Ambassador to Ukraine | |
| In office September 2015 – August 2019 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | David Cameron Theresa May Boris Johnson |
| Preceded by | Simon Smith |
| Succeeded by | Melinda Simmons |
| British Ambassador to Georgia | |
| In office September 2010 – January 2013 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | David Cameron |
| Preceded by | Denis Keefe |
| Succeeded by | David Moran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 November 1972 |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Nottingham King's College London |
Early life and career
Gough was educated at the University of Nottingham (BA in German and Russian, 1995) and at King's College London (MA in War in the Modern World, 2012).[2] She then worked as a Consultant in emerging markets and financial services at Ernst and Young.[1]
Diplomatic career
Gough joined the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 2001.[1] Gough then served at the British embassy in South Korea.[1] Starting from mid-September 2010 she was the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Republic of Georgia, and served as such till she was released of her post early 2013.[1][3]
She then became FCO's Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.[1]
In September 2015, Gough was appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Ukraine.[1]
In June 2019, Gough was appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Sweden. She took up her appointment in August.[4]
Personal life
Gough is openly lesbian and raises two children with her partner, Julia Kleiousi.[5]