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Change of British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya: Nic Hailey

Mr Nic Hailey has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya.

Mr Nic Hailey has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya in succession to Dr. Christian Turner CMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Hailey will take up his appointment during December 2015.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name Nicolas (Nic) James Hailey
Partner/Spouse Caroline
Children Two daughters
2013 – present FCO, Director, Africa Directorate
2012 – 2013 Kabul, Deputy Ambassador
2008 – 2012 Washington, Counsellor, Political, Economics & Communication Group
2005 – 2008 FCO, Head of Strategy, Communication & Training Department, Consular Directorate
2003 – 2005 FCO, Foreign Secretary’s speech writer, Private Office
2001 – 2003 Paris, Private Secretary to Her Majesty’s Ambassador followed by Berlin
1991 – 2001 Secondment to École nationale d’adminstration, Paris
1997 – 1999 FCO, Desk Officer, European Union Directorate
1997 Joined FCO

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Published 19 October 2015