Olof Skoog
Swedish diplomat (born 1962)
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Björn Olof Skoog (born 6 September 1962) is a Swedish diplomat who has served as the European Union Ambassador to the UN from 2019 to 2023.[1]
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Preceded byMårten Grunditz
Succeeded byAnna Karin Eneström
Preceded byBjörn Sternby
Succeeded byLena Nordström
His Excellency Olof Skoog | |
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| 16th Sweden Ambassador to the United Nations | |
| In office 2015 – 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mårten Grunditz |
| Succeeded by | Anna Karin Eneström |
| Sweden Ambassador to Colombia | |
| In office 2000–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Björn Sternby |
| Succeeded by | Lena Nordström |
| Sweden Ambassador to Ecuador | |
| In office 2000–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Björn Sternby |
| Succeeded by | Lena Nordström |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 September 1962 |
| Spouse | Johanna Brismar |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Ambassador |
Career
From March 2015 until 2019, Skoog served as Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations and as the President of the United Nations Security Council for the month of January 2017[2] and July 2018.
Skoog served as the Swedish Ambassador to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama and the EU Ambassador to Indonesia, Brunei, and ASEAN.[3]
Other activities
- International Peace Institute (IPI), Member of the International Advisory Council[4]
Personal life
Skoog's wife Johanna Brismar is also a diplomat. They have three children.[5]
