List of ambassadors of Germany to the United States
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Germany to United States. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Germany and United States.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Heinrich Krekeler | May 1955 | January 1958 |
| Wilhelm Grewe | February 1958 | May 1962 |
| Karl Heinrich Knappstein | June 1962 | December 1968 |
| Rolf Friedemann Pauls | December 1968 | February 1973 |
| Berndt von Staden | February 1973 | November 1979 |
| Peter Hermes | November 1979 | July 1984 |
| Günther van Well | July 1984 | October 1987 |
| Jürgen Ruhfus | November 1987 | August 1992 |
| Immo Stabreit | August 1992 | January 1995 |
| Jürgen Chrobog | January 1995 | June 2001 |
| Wolfgang Ischinger | June 2001 | March 2006 |
| Klaus Scharioth | March 2006 | 2011 |
| Peter Ammon | August 2011 | April 2014 |
| Peter Wittig | April 2014 | June 2018 |
| Emily Haber | June 2018 | June 2023 |
| Andreas Michaelis | August 2023 | July 2025 |
| Jens Hanefeld | September 2025 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 13 January 2026, at 02:11 AM (EST).