Nikesh Mehta OBE appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore effective July 2024

Source: gov.uk


Mr Nikesh Mehta OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore, in succession to Ms Kara Owen CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.  Mr Mehta will take up his appointment during July 2024.

Mr Mehta, who has held positions with the FCDO since 2022, was most recently National Security Community, Director for Policy and Requirements, a post he has held since 2022, and formerly Deputy Head of Mission in Seoul from 2018-2022. 

The British Chamber of Commerce looks forward to working closely with Mr Mehta upon the commencement of his new post, and in the meantime continues to support and collaborate with our Patron, Kara Owen CMG CVO, who continues to excel in serving the British community in Singapore.