William A. Heidt
United States Ambassador to Cambodia
In office
September 14, 2015 – November 28, 2018
PresidentBarack Obama
Donald Trump
Preceded byWilliam E. Todd
Succeeded byW. Patrick Murphy
Personal details
Born1961 (age 62–63)
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
SpouseSotie Kenmano
Children1
Alma materPennsylvania State University (BA)
George Washington University (MA)

William A. "Bill" Heidt (born 1961)[1] is an American diplomat who was the United States Ambassador to Cambodia from 2015 to 2018. He was nominated on April 7, 2015, by President Barack Obama[2] to succeed William E. Todd.[3] He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on August 5, 2015.[4], and sworn in on September 14, 2015.[5] His term ended on November 28, 2018.

Heidt earned a bachelor's degree in Foreign Service and International Politics from Pennsylvania State University and a master's degree in International Relations from George Washington University.

References

  1. ^ William A. Heidt (1961–)
  2. ^ "President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts". 7 April 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Heidt, William A. - Kingdom of Cambodia - April 2015". state.gov. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  4. ^ "PN335 — William A. Heidt — Department of State". Congress.gov. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Ambassador William A. Heidt". U.S. Embassy. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
Diplomatic posts Preceded byWilliam E. Todd United States Ambassador to Cambodia 2015–2018 Succeeded byW. Patrick Murphy