Michael Mullins has assumed the position of US Consul General in Hyderabad. Prior to his present assignment, he served as the Minister Counselor for Management Affairs at the US Embassy in New Delhi.

A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Mullins began his career in 1989 in El Salvador, followed by postings in Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. 

He enjoys studio art, reading, music and golf. Mullins is fluent in French and has conversational abilities in several other languages, said a press release from the Consul office. He succeeds Katherine Dhanani.