Jens Hanefeld
German diplomat
About Jens Hanefeld
Born 1964.
Jens Hanefeld (born 1964 ) is a German diplomat. He has served as Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States and Head of Mission at the German Embassy in Washington, D.C., since August 2025.
Hanefeld studied modern history and English at the Free University of Berlin and graduated with a Master of Arts degree in 1990. He is married and has three children.
Diplomatic career
Hanefeld joined the German Foreign Service in 1991 as an attaché. His early postings included:
Personal life Hanefeld is married and has three children.
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German diplomat
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Jens Hanefeld was born in 1964 in Cologne.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jens Hanefeld. https://biography.guide/jens-hanefeld/
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