Sir Nigel Kim Darroch, KCMG (b. 30 April 1954) is a senior British diplomat. Effective January 2012, Sir Kim is National Security Advisor to Her Majesty's Government.[1]
On 24 June 2011, Number 10 announced that Sir Kim will replace Sir Peter Ricketts as National Security Advisor in January 2012, with Sir Jon Cunliffe to replace Sir Kim as Permanent Representative to the European Union.
Educated at Abingdon School and Durham University, Sir Kim joined the diplomatic service in September 1980,[2] and has served in a number of posts including Director-General, Europe (head of Europe policy), and as Head of the Cabinet Office European Secretariat served as the Prime Minister's principal advisor on European affairs. He was appointed a Companion of Order of St. Michael & St. George (CMG) in the New Year Honours 1997,[3] and as a Knight Commander (KCMG) in the Birthday Honours 2008.[4]
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Unknown |
Director-General, Europe of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2003-2004 |
Succeeded by Nicola Brewer |
| Preceded by Sir Stephen Wall |
Head of the Cabinet Office European Secretariat 2004-2007 |
Succeeded by Jon Cunliffe |
| Preceded by Sir Peter Ricketts |
National Security Advisor 2012- |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Diplomatic posts | ||
| Preceded by Sir John Grant |
UK Permanent Representative to the European Union 2007-2011 |
Succeeded by Sir Jon Cunliffe |