<span style="color: #222222;">Alexander Ellis has been appointed as the new British High Commissioner to India in succession to Sir Philip Barton.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Ellis will take up his appointment this month.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He was holding the portfolio of Deputy National Security Adviser in the UK.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr. Ellis has earlier served in Lisbon and Brazil as well.</span><br />''  <br />