A senior diplomat has been announced in the role of Deputy Governor of Bermuda.

Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, said Dave Morgan would take over the post held at present by Tom Oppenheim.

Mr Morgan is expected to be sworn in at the start of next month, with Mr Oppenheim’s term not concluding his term until the middle of May as part of the transition.

Mr Morgan has served as Deputy Governor of the Falkland Islands since April 2021.

Government House said he had worked for the British Government for 25 years across various departments.

Roles have included policy development and delivery, international trade and project management.

Mr Morgan called the new role “an absolute honour”.

He added: “I am very excited to be taking up my post and delivering for the people of Bermuda on your beautiful islands. We are very much looking forward to immersing ourselves in Bermudian life.”

Mr Morgan is to be accompanied to the new post by his wife, Shirley.