Easy Milano extends a warm welcome to Stephen Hickey CMG, who has taken up his appointment as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Italy and San Marino.
Ambassador Hickey began his new role in June 2026, bringing extensive diplomatic experience to Italy. Before his appointment, he served as Director for the Middle East and North Africa at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. He was previously British Ambassador to Iraq from 2019 to 2021 and Ambassador and Political Coordinator at the UK Mission to the United Nations.
His diplomatic career has also included senior positions in Egypt, Syria, South Africa and Libya. An Arabic speaker, Ambassador Hickey has dedicated much of his career to the Middle East and international affairs.
In his new role, he will lead the work of the British Embassy and its consulates, representing the United Kingdom and supporting cooperation between the UK and Italy in areas including political relations, trade and investment, culture, innovation and consular services.
As a publication serving Milan’s international community for more than 26 years, Easy Milano looks forward to following Ambassador Hickey’s work and the continued development of the longstanding relationship between the United Kingdom and Italy.
