Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen
Mr Nicholas Hopton has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen.
He will succeed Mr Jonathan Paul Wilks who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Hopton will take up his appointment during January 2012.
Mr Hopton is a career diplomat who joined the FCO in 1989. He has served overseas in Paris, Rome, Morocco and Mauritania.
On his appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen, Mr Hopton said:
“I look forward very much to serving in Yemen and to getting to know its people, culture and heritage. I am particularly pleased to be going at this time when the country is in a period of political transition. The challenges are immense, but the rewards of achieving a lasting peace will be even greater. I and my team will do our utmost to support this process.”
Curriculum vitae
Full name:
Nicholas Dunster Hopton
2008-present
FCO, Head of International Organisations Department
July/Sept
FCO, Acting Director of International Security and Institutions Directorate
March/April 2008
No 10, Policy Unit
2007-2008
Cabinet Office, National Security Strategy Team
2003-2007
Paris, EU and Economic Counsellor
2000-2003
Rome, Foreign and Security Policy, First Secretary
1998-2000
FCO, Private Secretary to the Minister for Europe
1997-1998
FCO, Agenda 2000 Section Head, European Union Department (Internal)
1995-1997
FCO, Press Officer, News Department/Resource Planning Department
1991-1995
Rabat (and Nouakchott), Political and Information Second Secretary
1990-1991
FCO, Assistant Desk Officer, European Community Department (External)
1989-1990
FCO Assistant Desk Officer, Middle East Department
1989
Joined FCO