Abigail Fryer
Biography
Abigail Fryer started as Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Phnom Penh in August 2025. Prior to taking up her role, she led the UK’s human rights work in Ukraine 2021-2024, and was Consular Manager during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. She joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2018 and has worked on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and supported British nationals in Europe to prepare for Brexit.
Abigail holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Exeter and has a Bachelor’s degree in History and Politics from the University of East Anglia.
Abigail is married with one step-son.
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Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Phnom Penh
The Deputy Head of Mission is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the Ambassador or High Commissioner. The Deputy is responsible for the daily management of an overseas Embassy or High Commission. They will represent the UK’s interests in the absence of the Ambassador as Chargé d’Affaires. A senior ranking Deputy may also take the title Minister. Smaller missions may not have a Deputy Head.