Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has appointed Jonathan Scott as Gibraltar's UK Representative and Head of Gibraltar House in London.
Mr Scott, a senior GBC journalist with nearly 20 years of experience, will assume the role in the coming weeks.
The position was previously held by Dominique Searle, who stepped down earlier this year after a ten-year tenure and continues to support the transition.
No comment from the new appointee or the Chief Minister was provided.
Author summary: Jonathan Scott new UK Representative.