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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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Published 3 October 2024