Ms Kathy Leach started her role as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan in August 2021. Previously she was Deputy Director, Constitution and Devolution, Europe Directorate in the FCDO. From 2012 to 2015 Kathy served as Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia.

Dates Role
2019 to 2020 FCDO, Deputy Director, Constitution and Devolution, Europe Directorate
2015 to 2018 FCO, Head then Deputy Director, Policy Unit, Strategy Directorate
2012 to 2015 Yerevan, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2007 to 2011 Tokyo, Head - Energy and Environment Team
2005 Deputy Head, Passport and Documentary Services, Consular
2001 to 2004 Moscow, First Secretary - Security Policy, then Internal Political
2000 to 2001 FCO, Desk Officer - EU Trade and Development policy, Europe Directorate
British Ambassador to Kazakhstan

The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations and consular services.