The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced on 4 September 2026 that Adam Pile OBE had been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique, succeeding Helen Lewis, who was to transfer to another Diplomatic Service appointment. According to the announcement, Pile was to take up the post during January 2027.

The published career summary listed Pile as deputy director of the FCDO's Sudan and South Sudan Unit from 2025 to 2026. From 2019 to 2025 he served as deputy and acting director of the Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate, including as acting governor of the Falkland Islands and acting commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in summer 2024. Earlier roles included Cabinet Office posts from 2012 to 2018 and work at the Scotland Office and Home Office.