The Prime Minister is today appointing a top diplomat to be the
UK’s Permanent Representative to NATO – a clear demonstration of
the organisation’s crucial global role.
The United Kingdom’s joint delegation to this vital Alliance will
now be led by Mr David Quarrey CMG, currently the Prime
Minister’s International Affairs Adviser and Deputy National
Security Adviser.
Mr Quarrey’s appointment is a clear sign of how the UK values its
membership of NATO, an organisation whose thirty Allies come
together every day to ensure the security of Europe and North
America.
The Prime Minister approved the successful candidate on the
recommendation from the Foreign Secretary.
Mr Quarrey is one of the UK’s most experienced senior
diplomats. Before his current role he served as UK Ambassador to
Israel, Director for the Middle East and North Africa at
the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO), and Director for
Foreign Policy in the National Security Secretariat in the
Cabinet Office.
He also completed postings in India and Zimbabwe, and at the
UK’s Permanent Representation to the United Nations in New York.
He takes over from Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG, who will be
transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dame
Sarah successfully led the UK delegation at NATO through a
crucial period for the Alliance which
saw significant increases in Allies’ defence
investment, the 70th anniversary summit in London and most
recently the deployment of UK troops to the eastern flank as
part of NATO’s unified response to Russia’s illegal invasion
of Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary said:
“NATO is vital for European and global security. We will work
to strengthen the alliance in the face of Russian
aggression.
“I am pleased to appoint David who is an experienced diplomat
and will lead the UK’s efforts working with our NATO Allies. I
congratulate him on his appointment.”
David Quarrey CMG said:
“I am honoured to take up the position of UK Permanent
Representative to NATO. I look forward to leading the excellent
joint FCDO and MOD team as we work with our Allies to keep our
country and citizens safe.”
Mr Quarrey will take up his appointment during April 2022.
