Andrew Murdoch CMG, CVO
Biography
Andrew Murdoch is the Governor to Bermuda. He started the role in January 2025.
Andrew was previously Legal Director and Director of Ocean Policy at the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). He was Acting Legal Adviser at the FCDO in March to May 2022.
From 1990 to 2011, Andrew Murdoch served in the Royal Navy. In 2000 he was called to the Bar, and completed a number of naval legal and operational roles, including at sea and deployed overseas. Andrew served as the International Law Head in the Directorate of Naval Legal Services, before joining the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2011.
He has undertaken a number of legal roles in the FCO before his appointment as Legal Director in 2016.
Governor to Bermuda
The Governor of Bermuda is appointed by His Majesty The King on the advice of the British Prime Minister and holds office during His Majesty’s pleasure. The Governor is the representative of His Majesty The King and, under the Constitution, has special responsibility for external affairs, defence including armed forces, internal security and the police. The Governor is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment.
Governors are expected to observe international obligations and to protect key matters, such as the independence of the Judiciary, the political impartiality of the public service and integrity in the administration of justice. The Governor works closely with the elected Government of Bermuda and, as the non-elected Head of Government of Bermuda, is also responsible for liaising with the UK Government.
Previous roles in government
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Acting Legal Adviser