Nicholas Merrick
Nicholas Merrick | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic | |
Designate | |
| Assuming office TBD | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Succeeding | David Wisner (Charge d'Affaires) |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Harvard University (MBA) |
Nicholas Merrick is an American businessman and diplomat. In 2025, he was nominated to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Merrick earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Virginia, where he played football, in 1985 and an MBA from Harvard University in 1990.[2][3][4]
Career
[edit]Merrick served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Excel Communications up to its merger with Teleglobe.[5]
Merrick is the Founder and President of Mt. Vernon Assets, the family company of Kenny Troutt and Lisa Troutt.[6] Merrick also served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dallas Police & Fire Pension System.[5][6]
In June 2025, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing to examine Merrick's nomination to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nicholas Merrick to become US Ambassador to Czechia". Czech Radio. February 7, 2025. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ Koch, Alexandra (February 6, 2025). "Trump reveals slew of picks for big jobs, including friend of Mike Pence, billionaire's wife". Fox News. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ "Opening Statement of Nicholas A Merrick Nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Senate Commitee on Foreign Relations" (PDF). June 12, 2025.
- ^ "Nicholas A. Merrick" (PDF). August 23, 2025.
- ^ a b "Nicholas Merrick, Chairman of Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund, Nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Czechia". texpers.org. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ a b "Merrick, Nicholas Andrew – Czech Republic – April 2025". United States Department of State. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ "Nominations". foreign.senate.gov. United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Retrieved August 23, 2025.