Nicholas Merrick to become US Ambassador to Czechia

Businessman and educator Nicholas Merrick has been nominated as the next US Ambassador to the Czech Republic, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday. His appointment requires Senate confirmation, but with a Republican majority, it is expected to be a formality.

Merrick leads Kenny and Lisa Troutt’s $1.6 billion family office. He previously served as CFO for two publicly traded telecom firms and held positions on major pension boards. He will succeed Bijan Sabet, who left his post following Trump’s inauguration on January 20th, in line with tradition.