Anna Shotbolt has taken charge in Bengaluru as the new British Deputy High Commissioner representing the United Kingdom in Karnataka and Kerala. She succeeds Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford.
Ms. Shotbolt is also the Deputy Trade Commissioner Investment for South Asia. The double role reflects the growing importance of Bengaluru and south India in U.K.-India ties, especially in trade and investment.
Prior to her appointment, Ms. Shotbolt was Deputy Director of the Export Support Service in the Department of International Trade where she set up a new tailored service for businesses selling their goods and services overseas.
