Richard Hyde
Biography
Richard took up his position as His Majesty’s Consul General in Houston in June 2019. As Consul General, he has overall responsibility for leading the UK’s engagement in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico. His business priorities and responsibilities include developing political ties between the UK and the consular district; enhancing trade and investment partnerships; promoting science and innovation links and supporting the delivery of consular services to the many British nationals who have made this region their home.
As a career diplomat, Richard has served in a range of diplomatic and commercial positions around the world, including:
- 2015 – 2019: Director, Caribbean and Central America at the Department for International Trade, based in Caracas, Venezuela and later San Jose, Costa Rica.
- 2013-2015: Head, Advanced Manufacturing Investment team at UK Trade and Investment in London, promoting Foreign Direct Investment into the UK.
- 2011-13: British Deputy High Commissioner (Consul General) Hyderabad, India. Richard also led work on restructuring the British Government network in India.
- 2007-11: British Deputy High Commissioner (Consul General) Bangalore, India
In earlier postings, Richard served as Deputy Ambassador in Yerevan, Armenia; Commercial Consul in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; and Vice Consul in Paris. He has held a range of foreign policy portfolios at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.
Richard is accompanied by his wife Jackie. They have 2 daughters who are studying in the UK.
Follow Richard on Twitter @richardhyde99
British Consul General in Houston
The Consul General is the senior UK official in a Consulate General, which is a subordinate office to the Embassy or High Commission, usually located in another major city. The Consul General represents the UK government and is typically responsible for consular, visa and trade activities in their city or region.
Previous roles in government
- British Deputy High Commissioner Hyderabad