Annika Hahn-Englund
Annika Hahn-Englund | |
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| Ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria | |
| Assumed office September 2022 | |
| Monarch | Carl XVI Gustaf |
| Prime Minister | Ulf Kristersson |
| Preceded by | Carl Michael Gräns |
| Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ghana, Cameroon and ECOWAS | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Monarch | Carl XVI Gustaf |
| Prime Minister | Ulf Kristersson |
| Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Belgium and Luxembourg | |
| In office 2016–2021 | |
| Monarch | Carl XVI Gustaf |
| Prime Minister | Stefan Löfven |
| Preceded by | Maria Christina Lundqvist |
| Succeeded by | Annika Molin Hellgren |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | Sweden |
| Education | Stockholm School of Economics |
Annika Hahn-Englund is a Swedish diplomat. In 2022 she was appointed Swedish ambassador to Nigeria[1][2] and West Africa.[3][4][5] She served as Sweden's ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg (2016–2021) and as the ambassador of Nordic Cooperation at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (2014–2016).[6]
Education
She has a Master of Science in Business and Economics (Civilekonomexamen[7]) degree from the Stockholm School of Economics.[8]
Career
Hahn-Englund joined the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs in 1988. Earlier in her career, she served as the Second Secretary at the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing, China (1989–1992) and as the First Secretary at the Embassy of Sweden in Bonn, Germany (1995–1997).
Among other things, Hahn-Englund worked at Sweden's EU representation in Brussels and at the General Secretariat of the European Parliament and Commission (2002–2009) and at the Prime Minister's Office, Stockholm, Sweden (2009–2010).[8]
Between 2014 and 2016, she was the ambassador of Nordic Cooperation at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and thereafter served as Sweden's ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg (2016–2021).
In 2022, she was appointed the ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria,[9] Ghana, Cameroon and ECOWAS, taking over from Carl Michael Gräns.[10]
In march 2025, she was appointed as General Consul of Sweden in Shanghai.[11]
References
- ^ https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2022/09/annika-hahn-englund-ny-ambassador-i-nigeria/
- ^ Nigerian Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy website, Dr. Tijani Takes FG Investment Drive to Europe; Engages Potential Partners in Sweden and Wales, article by Isime Esene dated May 6, 2024
- ^ IT Web, Nigeria seeks alliance with Sweden to strengthen digital economy, article by Emeka Ekonkwo dated May 6, 2024
- ^ Business Ghana website, 6 Envoys present letters of credence to President, article dated Feb 28, 2024
- ^ Diplomatie Camerouna website, H.E. Annika Hahn Englund presents her credentials to the Minister of External Relations H.E. Mbella Mbella (Nov 2023)
- ^ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/diplomats-for-equality
- ^ "Sök utbildning - Stockholms universitet". sisu.it.su.se. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Embassy staff". Sweden Abroad. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ Osaji, Sharon (17 January 2023). "ECOWAS gets six new ambassadors". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ Anagor-Ewuzie, Amaka (30 January 2024). "Sweden eyes investment in sustainable urban transport solution in Nigeria". Businessday NG. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ (https://www.altinget.se/rikspolitik/namn/hon-ar-ny-generalkonsul-i-shanghai)
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Maria Christina Lundqvist
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Ambassador of Sweden to Belgium 2016–2021 |
Succeeded by Annika Molin Hellgren
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| Preceded by Maria Christina Lundqvist
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Ambassador of Sweden to Luxembourg 2016–2021 |
Succeeded by Annika Molin Hellgren
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| Preceded by | Ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria 2022–2025 |
Succeeded by Anna Westerholm
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| Preceded by | Ambassador of Sweden to Ghana 2022–2025 |
Succeeded by Anna Westerholm
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| Preceded by | Ambassador of Sweden to Cameroon 2022–2025 |
Succeeded by Anna Westerholm
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| Preceded by Marie-Claire Swärd Capra
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Consul General of Sweden to Shanghai 2025–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent
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