Olof Skoog

Björn Olof Skoog (born 6 September 1962) is a Swedish diplomat who has been serving as the European Union Ambassador to the UN since 2019.[1]

His Excellency Björn Olof Skoog
16th Sweden Ambassador to the United Nations
In office 2015 – 2019
Preceded by	Olof Skoog
Sweden Ambassador to Colombia
In office 2000–2004
Preceded by	Björn Sternby
Succeeded by	Lena Nordström
Sweden Ambassador to Ecuador
In office 2000–2004
Preceded by	Björn Sternby
Succeeded by	Lena Nordström
Personal details
Born	6 September 1962
Nationality	Swedish
Spouse(s)	Johanna Brismar
Children	three
Occupation	Ambassador

From March 2015 until 2019, Skoog served as Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations and as the President of the United Nations Security Council for the month of January 2017[2] and July 2018.

He served as the Swedish Ambassador to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama and the EU Ambassador to Indonesia, Brunei, and ASEAN.[3]

His wife Johanna Brismar is currently the Ambassador of Sweden to Brazil. They have three children.[4]

References

1. Ambassador Olof Skoog appointed EU Ambassador to UN Government of Sweden, press release of 28 November 2019.
2. Section, United Nations News Service (4 January 2017). "UN News – Welcoming DR Congo political accord, UN Security Council urges efforts to resolve remaining issues". UN News Service Section. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
3. "His Excellency Olof Skoog". Washington Diplomat. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
4. "Introducing H.E. Mr. Olof Skoog, Permanent | SwedenAbroad". www.swedenabroad.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2017.

External links

• C-SPAN Appearances