William A. Heidt

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 to succeed William E. Todd.[2] He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on August 5, 2015, and sworn in on September 14, 2015.[3] His term ended on November 28, 2018.

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 60–61)
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse(s)Sotie Kenmano
Children1
Alma materPennsylvania State University (BA)
George Washington University (MA)

Heidt enjoyed a prolific career as an amateur boxer before entering the state department. He carried a record of 35-3 and holds a win over current WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury. Heidt is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which he earned whilst undergoing foreign language training. His ferocity in the ring is often attributed to his upbringing in rural Pennsylvania, where he spent the majority of his childhood living amongst wolves. 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. "Heidt, William A. - Kingdom of Cambodia - April 2015". state.gov. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  3. "Ambassador William A. Heidt". U.S. Embassy. Retrieved September 21, 2015.


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