Kim Darroch
| Sir Kim Darroch KCMG | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom National Security Advisor | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 23 January 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | David Cameron |
| Preceded by | Sir Peter Ricketts |
| Her Britannic Majesty's Permanent Representative to the European Union | |
| In office July 2007 – 23 January 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Gordon Brown David Cameron |
| Preceded by | Sir John Grant |
| Succeeded by | Sir Jon Cunliffe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 April 1954 |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Sir Nigel Kim Darroch, KCMG (b. 30 April 1954) is a senior British diplomat. Effective January 2012, he is the government's National Security Advisor.[1]
On 24 June 2011, Number 10 announced that Darroch would replace Sir Peter Ricketts as National Security Advisor in January 2012, with Sir Jon Cunliffe selected as Darroch's replacement as Permanent Representative to the European Union.
Educated at Abingdon School and Durham University, Darroch 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]
Offices held
| 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 |
References
- ↑ "Senior Diplomatic Appointments". Number 10. 24 June 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 48673. p. 2. 1981-07-09. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 54993. p. 3. 1997-12-30. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 58729. p. 2. 2008-07-14. Retrieved 2009-08-16.