Tina Redshaw
Biography
Tina Redshaw became the first female British Ambassador to Cambodia in July 2018. Prior to taking up her role in Cambodia, she spent 18 months learning the Khmer language.
Tina has extensive experience in Asia, having served twice in the British Embassy in Beijing (2000 to 2003 and 2007 to 2010), and most recently as the British Consul-General in Chongqing (2013 to 2016). Tina was Her Majesty`s Ambassador to Timor-Leste from 2003 to 2007. In London Tina has worked as Deputy Head of Climate Change and Energy, and in both the China and South East Asia Departments.
Tina’s early career, prior to joining the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, was with the UK`s international volunteering organisation VSO, initially as Country Director for China and Mongolia, and subsequently as Regional Director for Southeast Asia.
Tina holds a Masters Degree in International Development Management from the Open University and a Bachelor’s degree in Language and Linguistics from the University of York. Tina speaks Mandarin Chinese, German, Khmer, with some basic French, Spanish, Tetum and Thai. She enjoys listening to a wide range of music, visiting the theatre and watching dance performance and exploring wherever she lives by bicycle and foot, often with her camera in hand.
Follow Tina on Twitter: @tsredshaw
Previous roles in government
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British Ambassador to Cambodia
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Consul-General in Chongqing