British Ambassador to Latvia
Kathy Leach
Biography
Ms Kathy Leach started her role as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia in August 2025. Previously she was His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Deputy Director, Constitution and Devolution, Europe Directorate in the FCDO. From 2012 to 2015 Kathy served as Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia.
Kathy speaks Russian and French, has learnt Japanese, Armenian and Kazakh, and is currently learning Latvian.
Curriculum Vitae
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2021 to 2025 | Astana, His Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2019 to 2020 | FCDO, Deputy Director, Constitution and Devolution, Europe Directorate |
| 2015 to 2018 | FCO, Head then Deputy Director, Policy Unit, Strategy Directorate |
| 2012 to 2015 | Yerevan, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2007 to 2011 | Tokyo, Head - Energy and Environment Team |
| 2005 | Deputy Head, Passport and Documentary Services, Consular |
| 2001 to 2004 | Moscow, First Secretary - Security Policy, then Internal Political |
| 2000 to 2001 | FCO, Desk Officer - EU Trade and Development policy, Europe Directorate |
British Ambassador to Latvia
The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the Embassy and its Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.
Previous roles in government
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British Ambassador to Kazakhstan
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British Ambassador to Armenia