Freddie Pitcher
Freddie Pitcher | |
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Pitcher in 2023 | |
| President of Nauru | |
| In office 10 November 2011 – 15 November 2011 | |
| Deputy | Mathew Batsiua |
| Preceded by | Marcus Stephen |
| Succeeded by | Sprent Dabwido |
| Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Ubenide | |
| In office 23 October 2004 – 8 June 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Russell E. Kun |
| Succeeded by | Ranin Akua |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 February 1967 |
| Party | Nauru First |
| Alma mater | Macquarie University |
Frederick William Pitcher (born 5 February 1967) is a Nauruan politician and diplomat who served as the President of Nauru from 10 to 15 November 2011.
In December 2007, Pitcher was appointed Minister of Finance of Nauru, to serve in the Administration of President Marcus Stephen. Pitcher became the President of Nauru on 10 November 2011, following the resignation of his predecessor, former President Marcus Stephen. He lost a parliamentary vote of confidence and lost the presidency on 15 November 2011 after only 6 days in power.
Pitcher became the permanent representative of Nauru at the United Nations Office at Geneva in January 2025. He became ambassador from Nauru to Switzerland in May 2025.