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]
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]
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]