Joshua Huck appointed as interim head of U.S. embassy in Greece

Joshua Huck has assumed the role of charge d'affaires and interim head of the U.S. diplomatic mission in Greece. This leadership change follows the resignation and removal of Kimberly Guilfoyle from her position as U.S. Ambassador to Athens. The embassy confirmed that Huck, who previously served as the deputy chief of mission, will lead the diplomatic outpost until a new ambassador is officially appointed.

Huck is a career diplomat who joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 2001. His extensive background includes assignments in Asia and Europe, including posts in Shanghai, Tokyo, Sofia, Naypyidaw, Taipei, and Hong Kong. Previously, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Southern Europe and the Caucasus and as Director of the Office of Southern European Affairs, overseeing policy for Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, and Malta. He also has prior experience serving as a charge d'affaires in Greece.

His current mandate is to manage the embassy during this transitional period. There is no specified timeline for the appointment of a permanent successor to Guilfoyle, leaving the mission under Huck's temporary stewardship as operations continue as scheduled.