Sarah Cowley

Biography

Ms Cowley took up her position as the Deputy Head of Mission Madrid in August 2021.

Previously she was British Ambassador to Latvia 2013-2017 and Head of the then FCO’s Prosperity Fund department, 2017-2020.

Sarah joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2005. During her FCO career she has served in a wide range of roles including working in Europe, Afghanistan and Pakistan, on Middle East issues, the London 2012 Olympics, consular crisis work and a secondment to the European External Action Service.

Ms Cowley started her career in the NGO sector and then moved to the private sector, holding a variety of roles in the UK and in Central America before joining the FCO.

Previous roles in government

  • British Ambassador to Latvia
  • British Ambassador to Latvia
  • British Ambassador to Latvia