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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Nepal: Richard Morris

Mr Richard Morris has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Mr Richard Morris has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in succession to Mr Andrew Sparkes CMG, who has retired from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Morris will take up his appointment during November 2015.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full name: Richard Morris
Married to: Alison Morris
Children: One daughter, two sons
2013 – present FCO Head, Pacific Department
2008 – 2013 Sydney, HM Consul General and Director General UKTI Australasia
2005 – 2008 Mexico City, Deputy Head of Mission and HM Consul General
2001 – 2004 FCO, Head of Assistance Group, Consular Directorate
2000 – 2001 FCO, Head of Resource Accounting and Budgeting
1996 – 2000 Bridgetown, Second Secretary, Political
1993 – 1996 Ottawa, Third Secretary, Political
1991 – 1992 FCO, Assistant Desk Officer, Cultural Relations Department
1990 – 1991 FCO, Assistant Desk Officer, Non-Proliferation and Defence Department
1990 Joined FCO

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Published 6 October 2015