João Vale de Almeida

Portuguese diplomat born 29 January 1957 in Lisbon. Spent 40 years in international diplomacy, serving as EU Ambassador to the United States (2010-2014), to the United Nations (2015-2019), and to the United Kingdom (2020-2022, first EU ambassador post-Brexit). Previously held senior roles in the European Commission, including Chief of Staff to President José Manuel Barroso (2004-2009) and Director-General for External Relations (2009-2010). Worked on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations and served as EU Sherpa for G8 and G20 summits. Retired 31 January 2023.