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Philip Edward Rushbrook
Governor of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
In office
11 May 2019 – 20 June 2022
MonarchElizabeth II
Chief MinisterJulie Thomas
Preceded byLisa Honan
Succeeded byNigel 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

Personal life

Rushbrook is married to Janis Rushbrook and has two children.[1] He is based in Saint Helena and currently resides in the Plantation House, a historic residence for Saint Helena Governors.[2]

Career

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

In his early career, Philip Rushbrook worked in environmental services and waste research.[1]

Inauguration ceremony

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

  1. ^ a b c d "Philip Rushbrook".
  2. ^ a b "The Governor – Ascension Island Government". Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Governor inaugurated at St Helena ceremony".
  4. ^ "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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