Bede Corry | |
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Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
Assumed office 2024 | |
Preceded by | Brook Barrington (acting) |
New Zealand Ambassador to the United States | |
In office 2022–2024 | |
Preceded by | Rosemary Banks |
Succeeded by | Rosemary Banks |
New Zealand High Commissioner to the United Kingdom | |
In office 2020–2022 | |
Preceded by | Sir Jerry Mateparae |
Succeeded by | Shannon Austin (acting) Phil Goff |
New Zealand Ambassador to Thailand | |
In office 2010–2012 | |
Preceded by | Brook Barrington |
Succeeded by | Tony Lynch |
Personal details | |
Born | 11 February 1964 |
Alma mater | Victoria 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).