Martyn RoperOBE | |
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Governor of the Cayman Islands | |
In office 29 October 2018 – 29 March 2023 | |
Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
Preceded by | Anwar Choudhury |
Succeeded by | Jane Owen |
British Ambassador to Algeria | |
In office 2010–2014 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | David Cameron |
Preceded by | Andrew Henderson |
Succeeded by | Andrew Noble |
Personal details | |
Born | (1965-06-08) 8 June 1965 (age 59) Halifax, West Yorkshire, England |
Martyn Keith Roper OBE (born 8 June 1965) is a British diplomat and civil servant who served as Governor of the Cayman Islands between 29 October 2018 and 29 March 2023. Roper was the second longest-serving governor of the Cayman Islands behind Thomas Russell who served a total of 7 years. He was succeeded by Jane Owen as Governor of the Cayman Islands.
Roper was the British Ambassador to Algeria from 2010 to 2014. He was appointed OBE in 2013 "for services to UK interests in Algeria, particularly the UK response to the In Amenas hostage crisis".
References
- Roper, Martyn Keith. Who's Who. 1 December 2017. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U251657. ISBN 978-0-19-954088-4.
- ^ "Change of Governor of the Cayman Islands". Press release. Foreign & Commonwealth Office. 19 October 2018.
- "Parting words: Governor reflects on Cayman moments". 30 March 2023.
- "Change of Governor of the Cayman Islands: Jane Owen".
- "No. 60534". The London Gazette (Supplement). 15 June 2013. p. 25.
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Diplomatic posts | ||
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Preceded byAndrew Henderson | British Ambassador to Algeria 2010–2014 |
Succeeded byAndrew Noble |
Government offices | ||
Preceded byAnwar Choudhury | Governor of the Cayman Islands 2018–2023 |
Succeeded byJane Owen |
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