Ambassador Patrick Theros

Former US Ambassador to Qatar / Gulf- Red Sea

During a 36-year Foreign Service career, Patrick Theros served across the Middle East in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Syria, and the UAE. His postings included Deputy Chief of Mission in Jordan, Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Political Advisor to the Commander of CENTCOM (1991–1993), and Ambassador to Qatar (1995–1998). Theros received the President's Meritorious Service Award and the Secretary of Defense Medal. From 2000 to 2017, he led the US-Qatar Business Council and currently serves as a strategic advisor to the Gulf International Forum. Theros is a graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He speaks Spanish, Arabic, and Greek.