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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iran: Hugo Shorter
Mr Hugo Shorter has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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 in October 2024.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Hugo Benedict Shorter
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2022 to 2023 | Doha, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, UK Mission to Afghanistan |
| 2019 to 2022 | FCDO, Director, Americas and Small Island Developing States |
| 2018 to 2019 | FCO, Interim Director, Communications Directorate |
| 2015 to 2018 | Beirut, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2012 to 2015 | FCO, Head, Europe Directorate (External) and European Correspondent |
| 2007 to 2012 | Paris, Counsellor, Europe and Global Issues |
| 2004 to 2007 | Brasilia, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 1990 to 2004 | FCO 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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