Guilfoyle Becomes First US Woman Ambassador to Greece as Energy Push

Kimberly Guilfoyle formally took up her post in Athens on Tuesday as the first U.S. woman to serve as ambassador to Greece, presenting her diplomatic credentials to Greek President Constantine Tassoulas after being sworn in on September 29 in Washington. Guilfoyle, 56, a former California prosecutor and television host who has been active in Republican political circles, arrived in Greece as U.S. officials press to expand energy and security cooperation in the eastern Mediterranean.

Her arrival coincides with a U.S. push to increase liquefied natural gas shipments to eastern Europe using Greek port facilities. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are expected in Athens this week for talks focused on routes and infrastructure to expand Western gas exports to Ukraine, including through a proposed modification of regional pipeline networks. Guilfoyle is scheduled to meet with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and to take part in ministerial meetings organized by the Atlantic Council.

At a black tie welcome reception over the weekend, Guilfoyle joined business leaders and members of the Greek Cabinet in a traditional Greek dance and addressed...