Chris Flatt

Biography

Chris Flatt was appointed Director (Strategy) in November 2018. He leads on strategy, rights and legacy matters. He first joined the Northern Ireland Office in 2002, working on various policy issues including the legacy of Northern Ireland’s past, public inquiries and human rights as well as on corporate services delivery. Chris worked in the Scotland Office from 2010-2015, leading on constitutional issues during the build up to the 2014 independence referendum. He returned to the NIO in 2015.

Chris’ previous roles in government include:

Deputy Director, Legacy in the Northern Ireland Office - 2015 to 2018 Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Scotland - 2014 to 2015 Deputy Director, Constitution in the Scotland Office - 2010 to 2014