The United Kingdom has appointed Mr. Christian Rogg as its next High Commissioner to Ghana.
He is expected to assume office in July 2025, succeeding Ms. Harriet Thompson, who is set to take up a new role within the UK’s Diplomatic Service.Ghanaian fashion
The announcement was made on April 17, 2025, by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
A seasoned development economist and diplomat, Mr. Rogg brings more than two decades of experience in international development and foreign service, including previous assignments across Africa and a notable earlier posting in Ghana.
Between 2006 and 2009, he served in Accra as Head of the Governance and Growth Team at the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), where he gained deep familiarity with Ghana’s political and economic landscape.Mr. Rogg’s return to Ghana marks a significant homecoming and is expected to provide continuity and renewed momentum in UK-Ghana relations, particularly in the areas of trade, security, education, and climate action.
