Laura Williams takes charge as new U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Laura E Williams took charge as the new U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad on Thursday. She is a distinguished career member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service.
Laura Williams brings a wealth of experience in diplomacy, technology, and innovation to her new role. “I am honored to serve as the U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad,” said Consul General Williams. “I look forward to strengthening the U.S.-India partnership across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. I am committed to building on our strong foundation of collaboration and the growing people-to-people ties that drive growth and shared prosperity. It is a privilege to serve the interests and represent values of the U.S. Government and the American people in this great region.”
Laura Williams previously served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for Enterprise Services at the U.S. Department of State, where she managed the suite of information technology platforms that connect diplomats in Washington and embassies worldwide. Throughout her career, she has championed initiatives to secure sensitive data, improve knowledge management practices, and leverage innovative technology to amplify public diplomacy.
Her extensive overseas experience includes assignments at U.S. Embassies in Nicosia, Algiers, Rome, and Mexico City. At the State Department's headquarters in Washington, D.C., she has held diverse portfolios, including positions in the Diplomatic Technology Bureau, the Secretary’s Operations Center, the Recruitment Office, the Foreign Service Institute’s School of Applied Information Technology, the Cyberspace and Digital Policy Bureau, and the Center for Analytics.
Prior to joining the Foreign Service, Laura Williams worked as a contractor with the U.S. Navy Submarine Command, the U.S. Department of State's Consular Affairs Bureau, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from American University and multiple industry certifications in technology and project management, including the CIO Certification from the National Defense University.
Laura Williams expressed her gratitude to outgoing Consul General Jennifer Larson for her exceptional leadership and dedication during her tenure. “Consul General Larson has done an outstanding job in fostering strong relationships and collaborations in Hyderabad and the surrounding region. I look forward to continuing the legacy she has built and working closely with leaders and partners across all sectors to advance our shared goals.”
The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad welcomes Consul General Williams and looks forward to further deepening the U.S.-India relationship under her leadership in the region. Her appointment reflects the United States’ commitment to fostering strong partnerships, economic growth, and sharing the best of American excellence through diplomacy and leadership.