Former U.S. Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis spoke warmly about Josh Huck in a post on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting their years of collaboration and the trust he placed in him throughout his tenure in Athens.
“I have had the pleasure of working with Josh Huck for the past decade. He has always comported himself with competence, integrity and decency. Embassy Athens is in very capable hands. During my three years as the US Ambassador to Greece, I relied on Josh’s advice daily,” he wrote.
I have had the pleasure of working with Josh Huck for the past decade. He has always comported himself with competence, integrity and decency. Embassy Athens is in very capable hands. During my three years as the US Ambassador to Greece, I relied on Josh’s advice daily.
— George J. Tsunis (@GeorgeTsunis) October 16, 2026
It is worth noting that Josh Huck assumed leadership of the U.S. diplomatic mission in Greece as Chargé d’Affaires, succeeding Kimberly Guilfoyle. He officially took up his duties on Thursday, October 15.
Who is Josh Huck
Josh Huck is a career U.S. diplomat with extensive experience in European and international affairs. Prior to his arrival in Athens, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Southern Europe and the Caucasus, as well as Director of the Office of Southern European Affairs, overseeing policy on Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, and Malta.
Throughout his diplomatic career, he has served in Shanghai, Tokyo, Sofia, Rangoon, Taipei, and Hong Kong, as well as in a number of senior positions at the U.S. State Department in Washington. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University, a master’s degree from the International University of Japan, and a certificate from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Bologna, Italy. He speaks Chinese, Japanese, Burmese, and Bulgarian.
