About

Joanna Perrens is currently serving at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office as Head of Engagement for the Illicit Finance Summit, where she leads high-level stakeholder engagement and coordination. Alongside this, she works as a diplomat, contributing to the UK’s international policy priorities and global partnerships.

Most recently, she served as Political Counsellor in Brazil, where she played a key role in managing political relations and advancing the UK’s diplomatic objectives. Her recent experience also includes senior leadership roles in strategic engagement and partnerships, reflecting her expertise in international collaboration and policy influence.