Working in Partnership

Fiona Clouder has wide experience of Latin America, both as a senior diplomat and now through her work in the private sector. Fiona’s extensive experience of Government and top level business, combined with influential networks and understanding of the region put her in a unique position to help build links and partnerships in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Fiona was the UK´s Ambassador to Chile from 2014 to 2018; and then Regional Ambassador, Latin America and Caribbean, COP26, from 2020 to 2022, driving diplomatic engagement, at the top of governments and business, for a Net Zero world. Fiona previously led the FCO (Foreign & Commonwealth Office, now FCDO) strategy on Latin America (the Canning Agenda). She joined the FCO in 2001, from the Research Councils (now UKRI) to set up new work on science diplomacy and to build and lead the global Science and Innovation Network (UKSIN).

Now working in the private sector, Fiona continues to focus on Latin America, business links and government relations. As well as working with The Ambassador Partnership, Fiona is also a Distinguished Fellow of RUSI (Royal United Services Institute). Fiona is particularly interested in the interface of mining, energy and environment issues and associated geopolitics. She is a Senior Advisor to Appian Capital Advisory, a leading investor in the metals and mining sector. She is also a Non Executive Director of the Chilean Cobalt Corp. Fiona is also Chairman of the Anglo Chilean Society and a Board member of Canning House – the UK´s leading forum on Latin America. She also has long standing interests in the history of Latin America, maritime links, Antarctica and cities and heritage for economic development.

Fiona often speaks at international conferences and on panels, advocating for the potential of Latin America and the Caribbean, whilst being realistic about the challenges and providing practical advice on the opportunities in a changing world.