Deborah Bronnert

Dame Deborah Jane Bronnert (born 31 January 1967) is a British diplomat and civil servant. Bronnert served as British Ambassador to Russia from 2020 to 2023. Earlier in her career, she served in other positions at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), including as Ambassador to Zimbabwe from 2011 to 2014. before becoming British Ambassador to Zimbabwe from 2011 to 2014.

She was promoted to Director-General for Economic and Global Issues at the FCO in 2017. Her tenure coincided with international crises, including the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. She left the position in October 2023.

In September 2024, Bronnert was appointed Director General Europe at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). She served as Honorary President at the Russo-British Chamber of Commerce.

Honours Bronnert was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2012 Birthday Honours and Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (DCMG) in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to British foreign policy.