So this was announced yesterday... really sad to be leaving @OliverWyman and @HertfordCollege @williamnhutton but am a little excited about the new role and to be working with @SMcDonaldFCO @foreignoffice and old friends.
Kumar Iyer
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UK’s Ambassador & Perm Rep to the UN, WTO & other institutions in Geneva, @FCDOGovUK. Father, husband and failed cricketer. All posts are personal
London, England
Joined October 2012
- Starting to feel real now @SimonManleyFCDO. Ellie the DiploDog starting to get excited about her new life in Geneva
- Wheels up from Mumbai, over to Delhi and thank you for visiting @KensingtonRoyal #RoyalVisitIndia - now for a drink
- An exciting start here in Geneva If you've ever wondered how your mobile phone works in every country in the world; How we agree the rules for global trade; Or respond globally to questions on health, human rights, humanitarian, and disarmament, then please do follow along!We’re so excited to welcome @KumarIyerUK The UK’s 🇬🇧 Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the @wto, @UNGeneva 🇺🇳, and other International Organisations here in Geneva
00:00 - Replying to @SimonMcDonaldUK @foreignoffice and 8 othersThank you @SMcDonaldFCO, it’s a privilege to be part of the FCDO’s first Board. Building the new department is a big job but there are a great set of colleagues on the Board to do it with!
- Take your parents to work day… Happy Independence Day @mfa_ukraine !! The UK will always stand with you.
- Great conversation with #GenNext today on Brexit and some very interesting views. @globalyouthind #GlobalBritain
- #shakespeare 's first folio in #Mumbai @CSMVSmumbai. First time this complete copy has ever left the UK. V.exciting!!
- Congratulations @alangemmell it’s a fantastic job - so many happy memories. Everyone, this is the guy to follow now!!.@tradegovukIND welcomes @alangemmell as Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for #SouthAsia & British Deputy High Commissioner, Western India. He will support growing bilateral trade & investment relationships & deliver an ambitious partnership. Read here 👉 bit.ly/3fc4yhM
- Congratulations Switzerland and Canton of Geneva on your National Day. Very excited to be able to call this stunning country home for the next few years!🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭❤️
- Just had coffee with @karanjohar. Looking fwd to welcoming him at royal gala reception on Sunday #RoyalVisitIndia
- Nice meeting Barry Clark from @InvestNI today, lots of opportunities for #Indian companies in #NorthernIreland
- .@Dev_Fadnavis @poonam_mahajan @cityoflondon good meeting today. CM clearly focussed on #Mumbai as a Financial Centre, #UK here to help






















