Sir Nicholas Kay KCMG
Biography
Sir Nicholas Kay KCMG took up his appointment as COP26 Regional Ambassador for Africa in October 2020. Find out more about COP26, the 2021 United Nations Climate Conference.
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He has previously served as the NATO Senior Civilian Representative to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the UK’s Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa.
Sir Nicholas Kay’s earlier roles include:
| 2017 to 2019 | Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
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| 2013 to 2016 | Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) |
| 2012 to 2013 | Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), Director Africa |
| 2010 to 2012 | Ambassador to the Republic of Sudan |
| 2007 to 2010 | Ambassador to Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo |
| 2006 to 2007 | UK Regional Co-ordinator Southern Afghanistan |
| 2002 to 2006 | Deputy Head of Mission, Madrid |
| 2000 to 2002 | FCO, Deputy Head, Policy Planning Staff |
| 1997 to 2000 | Deputy Head of Mission, Havana |
| 1995 to 1997 | FCO, Head, Pakistan and Afghanistan Section, South Asian Department |
| 1988 to 1990 | Founder, Leading Edge Training Systems |
| 1980 to 1994 | English language teacher in Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Peru, Brazil, Spain and the UK |
Sir Nicholas Kay is married to Susan Kay and has 3 children.
Previous roles in government
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British Ambassador to Afghanistan