Anthony Godfrey


Anthony Francis Godfrey is an American career diplomat serving as the United States Ambassador to Serbia since October 2019.

Education

Godfrey earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Davis.

Career

At the time of his appointment as Ambassador, Godfrey had worked for the Foreign Service for almost thirty years. Before that he served 12 years in the United States Navy.
For four years prior to his appointment as Ambassador he was Political Minister Counselor and then Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia.

United States Ambassador to Serbia

On June 18, 2019, President Trump announced his intent to nominate Godfrey as the next Ambassador to Serbia. On June 24, 2019, his nomination was sent to the United States Senate. His nomination was confirmed by voice vote on September 26, 2019.

Personal

Godfrey is married to Anne Marie Godfrey. They have three children. Godfrey speaks Russian, Serbian and Turkish.