British Ambassador to Kazakhstan
Kathy Leach
Biography
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.
Kathy speaks Russian and French, has learnt Japanese and Armenian, and is currently learning Kazakh.
Curriculum Vitae
| 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.