New Delhi: Lindy Cameron has been appointed British High Commissioner to India in succession to Alex Ellis. Cameron will take up her appointment during April 2024, the UK government announced on Thursday.
In an official post on X, Lindy expressed her immense pride at being appointed as the next British High Commissioner to India and extended gratitude to Alex Ellis.
“Immensely proud to be appointed the next British High Commissioner to India. Huge thanks to @AlexEllis for leaving such a great legacy. So looking forward to working with the amazing @UKinIndia team. I can’t wait to get started!,” Lindy Cameron said.
Previously, Cameron has served as the Chief Executive of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre since 2020. Additionally, Cameron has held a notable position as the director general of the UK’s Northern Ireland Office. Her appointment comes as the UK and India are engaged in negotiations for a long-pending free trade agreement.