Press release

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bolivia: Richard Porter

Mr Richard Porter has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Plurinational State of Bolivia in succession to Mr Jeff Glekin.

Mr Richard Porter has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Plurinational State of Bolivia in succession to Mr Jeff Glekin who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Porter will take up his appointment during September 2023.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Richard Porter

Place of birth: Coulsdon

Spouse: Mr Sidnei Dos Santos

Children: One

Dates Role
2022 Full Time Language Training (Spanish)
2017 to 2021 Bangkok, Commercial Counsellor
2012 to 2016 São Paulo, First Secretary, Healthcare and Life Sciences
2008 to 2012 Management Consultant, PA Consulting Group
1998 to 2008 London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Paramedic, Duty Manager and Operations Manager

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Published 26 May 2023