Simon Springett

Appointed by the UN Secretary-General as UN Resident Coordinator (RC) for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean on June 1, 2024, Mr. Springett brings his distinguished 32-year career in international development to this critical role.
Previously he served as the UN Resident Coordinator in Moldova from 2019-2024, leading the UN's efforts in that country. Prior to his role in Moldova, Mr. Springett served as Chief Operating Officer & Deputy Director for Response Operations at the UK Department for International Development / Palladium. His background includes serving as UN Resident Coordinator, UNDP Resident Representative, and UNFPA Resident Representative in Mauritius and Seychelles (2012-2017). He also held senior leadership positions with Oxfam, specializing in rapid humanitarian responses.
Mr. Springett holds a BA in geology from the College of Wooster (United States) and a Master of Science degree in development practice (humanitarian protection) from Oxford Brookes University (UK).