Type Of Business:
Charitable nonprofit non-governmental organization
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Sustainable international development; Change processes in individuals, communities and organizations; Capacity enhancement and organizational development; Adult education and facilitation; Strategic planning and program design; Results-based, participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation; Cultural views on HIV and AIDS; Gender equity and empowerment through athletics; Conflict prevention, peace building and reconciliation; Engagement of the public and private sectors
Major Product/SVS:
Programs that take a sports-based approach to behavior change in individuals and conflict resolution among communities facing diverse forms of conflict; Peace building programs operating in 47 countries and territories around the world
Favorite Business Publication:
The Economist; Foreign Affairs; International Crisis Group
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Master's Degree in Change, University of Oxford and HEC Paris; Master's Degree in Management, University of Lyon (2005); Diploma in Legal Practice, The University of Edinburgh (1997); Bachelor of Laws,The University of Edinburgh, with Honors (1996)
Affiliations Awards:
Law Society of Scotland; The Society of Writers to Her Majesty's Signet
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was being awarded an MBE by HM Queen Elizabeth for service to post-conflict re-establishment of youth and sport activities and organizations in Iraq.
Number Of Years In Profession:
14
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, energy and persistence. He also credits his networking abilities.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after working abroad for many years, first in the military and later as a lawyer; his professional background in law led him to work in India from 2000 to 2001, and in 2003 he decided to focus on international development and began working in Iraq, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Papua, New Guinea, before joining Generations For Peace.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Clark is passionate about the capacity for change in individuals, communities and organizations, and furthermore, about the power of sport to inspire such change through conflict resolution and international development.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Leading an international NGO dedicated to using sports for peace building, conflict transformation and development; Supporting programs in 47 countries and territories around the world; Leading research in the field through the Generations For Peace Institute; Leading growth and organizational development; Strengthening the organization's capacity to respond to the growing demand for its services
Awards/Honors:
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Clark aspires to grow and develop Generations For Peace to the next phase of its evolution as a world-leading partner of choice in sports-based peace and development programs demonstrating tangible positive impact in communities around the world.