Bede Corry

Bede Corry
Corry in 2022
Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Assumed office
2024
Preceded byBrook Barrington (acting)
New Zealand Ambassador to the United States
In office
2022–2024
Preceded byRosemary Banks
Succeeded byRosemary Banks
New Zealand High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
In office
2020–2022
Preceded bySir Jerry Mateparae
Succeeded byShannon Austin (acting)
Phil Goff
New Zealand Ambassador to Thailand
In office
2010–2012
Preceded byBrook Barrington
Succeeded byTony Lynch
Personal details
Born (1964-02-11) 11 February 1964 (age 60)
Alma materVictoria University of Wellington

Bede Gilbert Corry (born 11 February 1964)[1] is a New Zealand diplomat and public servant. He took up the position of chief executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 30 June 2024.

Previously, Corry served as Ambassador for New Zealand to the United States (2022-2024), High Commissioner for New Zealand in the United Kingdom (2020–2022) and New Zealand's ambassador to Thailand (2009–2012).

  1. ^ "Corry, Bede Gilbert, (born 11 Feb. 1964), Ambassador of New Zealand to the United States of America, since 2022". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u294623. Retrieved 29 March 2024. [better source needed]