Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ukraine: Neil Crompton

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 13:56

Mr Neil Crompton CBE has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Ukraine, in succession to Mr Martin Harris CMG OBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Crompton will take up his appointment during October 2025. Curriculum vitae Full name: Neil Crompton Date Role 2020 to 2025 Riyadh, His Majesty's...Request free trial

Mr Neil Crompton CBE has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Ukraine, in succession to Mr Martin Harris CMG OBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

Mr Crompton will take up his appointment during October 2025.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Neil Crompton

Date	Role
2020 to 2025	Riyadh, His Majesty's Ambassador
2015 to 2019	FCO Director for Middle East and North Africa
2014 to 2015	FCO, Director Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate
2011 to 2014	FCO, Director South Asia and Afghanistan Directorate
2007 to 2011	Washington, Counsellor, Foreign and Security Policy Department
2005 to 2007	FCO, Iran Coordinator, Iran Department
2003 to 2005	FCO, Head, Iraq Policy Unit
1999 to 2003	Tehran, Deputy Head of Mission
1998 to 1999	Full-time Farsi Language Training
1997 to 1998	FCO, Head, Iran Section
1995 to 1997	FCO, Senior Research Officer, Middle East and North Africa Group
1995	Joined FCO