Ms Kathy Leach has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia in succession to Mr Paul Brummell CMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Leach will take up her appointment during August 2025.
Full name: Kathy Leach
DateRole
2021 to presentAstana, His Majesty’s Ambassador
2019 to 2020FCDO, Deputy Director, Constitution and Devolution, Europe Directorate
2015 to 2018FCO, Head then Deputy Director, Policy Unit, Strategy Directorate
2012 to 2015Yerevan, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2007 to 2011Tokyo, Head, Energy and Environment Team
2005FCO, Deputy Head, Passport and Documentary Services, Consular
2001 to 2004Moscow, First Secretary Security Policy, then Internal Political
2000 to 2001FCO, Desk Officer, EU Trade and Development Policy, Europe Directorate
2000Joined FCO