Anna Thomsen Holiday – the long-time vice consul in Houston – has assumed the reigns from former Consul Ray Daugbjerg. Ms Holiday is a partner in Huntsham Investment Partners in Houston and Founding Chairman and President of the Danish American Chamber and Commerce of South West. She also serves on the board of the Danish Immigrant Museum, Houston International Dance Coalition/Dance Salad, the Norwegian Seamen’s Church, Vikingeskolen in Houston, Contemporary Craft Center, and FotoFest.
Born in Hallund, Denmark, Ms Holliday is a long-time resident of Houston and married to the commercial investment banker Harold Earle Holliday, Jr.
Ambassador Peter Taksoe-Jensen held the presentation of credentials in a ceremony at the Embassy of Denmark on December 4th, 2014. The Embassy staff who have worked with Ms Holliday over many years were present to toast her new position and wish her well. The Ambassador remarked that she has always been a very hard-working colleague and approaches her duties with enthusiasm and pleasure.