Anjoum Noorani

UK Government
British Consul General in Rio de Janeiro

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Anjoum arrived in Brazil as HM Consul-General to Rio de Janeiro in January 2022. In addition to leading the UK government’s presence in Rio de Janeiro, he oversees British diplomatic work across Brazil on three portfolios: energy, strategic communications and diversity/inclusion.

Anjoum joined the UK diplomatic service in 2000. His postings overseas have included the British Embassies in Moscow, Brasilia, Mexico City and Buenos Aires. He has also worked outside Government, heading international campaigns for a UK-based youth entrepreneurship NGO.

His areas of expertise include climate & energy (including as Chief of Staff to the UK’s Minister for renewables and climate change), economic and development work, and strategic communications & counter-disinformation.

Anjoum has a first-class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford. His interests include travel, music, pre-Colombian civilisations and aviation.