New UK Ambassador to Iran: Hugo Shorter Appointed

Mr Hugo Shorter has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran in succession to Mr Simon Shercliff CMG OBE. Mr Shorter will take up his appointment during October 2024.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Hugo Benedict Shorter

YearRole
2022 to 2023Doha, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, UK Mission to Afghanistan
2019 to 2022FCDO, Director, Americas and Small Island Developing States
2018 to 2019FCO, Interim Director, Communications Directorate
2015 to 2018Beirut, Her Majesty's Ambassador
2012 to 2015FCO, Head, Europe Directorate (External) and European Correspondent
2007 to 2012Paris, Counsellor, Europe and Global Issues
2004 to 2007Brasilia, Deputy Head of Mission
1990 to 2004FCO roles including UKDel NATO (arms control, European defence); Head of Trade Policy Team, Europe Union Department (External); Private Secretary to the Minister of State; Deputy Head, North East Asia and Pacific Department
1988 to 1990 KPMG; Lovell White Durrant
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