Philip Rushbrook
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Philip Edward Rushbrook | |
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| Governor of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | |
| In office 11 May 2019 – 20 June 2022 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Chief Minister | Julie Thomas |
| Preceded by | Lisa Honan |
| Succeeded by | Nigel Phillips |
Philip Edward Rushbrook is a British diplomat who served as Governor of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha from 2019 to 2022. He was inaugurated on 11 May 2019.[1][2][3] He left office on 20 June 2022.[4]
Biography
[edit]Personal life
[edit]Rushbrook is married to Janis Rushbrook and has two children.[1] When governor in Saint Helena he resided in the Plantation House, a historic residence for Saint Helena Governors.[2]
Career
[edit]Philip Rushbrook has had many occupations in the Government of the United Kingdom. Previous roles include; Deputy Head of Mission and Director in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Chief officer and deputy governor in sovereign bases, Akrotiri and Dhekelia and National security secretariat.[1]
Early career
[edit]In his early career, Philip Rushbrook worked in environmental services and waste research.[1]
Inauguration ceremony
[edit]On Saturday 11 May 2019, Philip Rushbrook, accompanied by his wife, Janis Rushbrook, were greeted at Saint Helena Airport, and became the first governor to arrive by air to their Inauguration ceremony. He then became sworn in during an afternoon ceremony, where he was greeted by the inhabitants of the island.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Philip Rushbrook".
- ^ a b "The Governor – Ascension Island Government". Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Governor inaugurated at St Helena ceremony".
- ^ "Arrival of new Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha". St Helena Government Press Office. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
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