Mr Nikesh Mehta OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore, in succession to Ms Kara Owen CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Mehta will take up his appointment during July 2024.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Nikesh Ashvinkumar Mehta OBE
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2022 to present | National Security Community, Director for Policy and Requirements |
| 2018 to 2022 | Seoul, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2015 to 2018 | Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), Deputy Director |
| 2012 to 2015 | Kuala Lumpur, Political Counsellor |
| 2010 to 2012 | FCO, Head of Detainee Issues Team, Counter Terrorism Department |
| 2007 to 2010 | FCO, Counter Terrorism Reporting Team Leader for the Middle East and Africa |
| 2004 to 2007 | Kampala, Second Secretary Political |
| 2003 to 2004 | Southern Iraq, Political Officer, Coalition Provisional Authority |
| 2002 to 2003 | FCO, NATO Section |
| 2002 | Joined FCO |
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