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Prior to this appointment, Mr. Kotecha served as His Majesty’s Consul General in Ekaterinburg, a position he took up in June 2023.
Monrovia – Mr. Ameer Kotecha has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia, succeeding Mr. Neil Bradley, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr. Kotecha is scheduled to assume his new role in April 2025.
By By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]
As Ambassador, Mr. Kotecha will represent His Majesty, the King, and the UK government in Liberia. In this capacity, he will oversee the operations of the embassy and its consulates, managing responsibilities that include political affairs, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and consular services.
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Kotecha served as His Majesty’s Consul General in Ekaterinburg, a position he took up in June 2023. He began his career in the private sector before joining the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 2015. His diplomatic career has seen him serve in key roles in London and on international assignments in Hong Kong and New York. Mr. Kotecha holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford.
In addition to his distinguished career in diplomacy, Mr. Kotecha is the author of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s official Platinum Jubilee Cookbook.
Career Highlights:
- 2022 to 2023: Full-time language training (Russian), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
- 2021 to 2022: Head of Engagement & Programmes Team, Counter Daesh Communications Cell, FCDO
- 2020 to 2021: Vice-Consul, British Consulate-General, Hong Kong
- 2018 to 2020: Senior Desk Officer, West Africa Department, FCO
- 2017 to 2018: Second Secretary Africa and Peacekeeping, UK Mission to the United Nations (New York)
- 2016 to 2017: Kidnaps and Incidents Case Manager, Counter Terrorism Department, FCO
- 2015 to 2016: Deputy Head, Libya Team, North Africa Joint Unit, FCO
- 2014 to 2015: Financial Analyst, AgDevCo
