LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

Mr Nikesh Mehta OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore, in succession to Ms Kara Owen CMG CVO 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 t...