His Excellency
Björn Olof Skoog
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| 16th Sweden Ambassador to the United Nations | |
| In office 2015 (2015)–2019 (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 | (1962-09-06)6 September 1962 |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Spouse | Johanna Brismar |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Ambassador |
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Björn Olof Skoog (born 6 September 1962) is a Swedish diplomat who has served as the European Union Ambassador to the UN since 2019.[1]
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.
Skoog served as the Swedish Ambassador to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama and the EU Ambassador to Indonesia, Brunei, and ASEAN.[3]
Skoog's wife Johanna Brismar is currently the Ambassador of Sweden to Brazil. They have three children.[5]
| Diplomatic posts | ||
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| Preceded by Björn Sternby |
Ambassador of Sweden to Colombia 2000–2004 |
Succeeded by Lena Nordström |
| Preceded by Björn Sternby |
Ambassador of Sweden to Ecuador 2000–2004 |
Succeeded by Lena Nordström |
| Preceded by | Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations 2015–2019 |
Succeeded by |
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