Biographies of Conference Directors and Chief Executive

Robin Hart
Programme Director and member of Wilton Park Academic Staff since April 1996; studied History at Exeter University (BA Hons). From 1986-96 worked in the Ministry of Defence with postings as an analyst, researcher, trainer and liaison officer. Special interests at Wilton Park include international development and humanitarian issues (particularly relating to natural disasters), Islamic militancy and Muslim youth, agriculture, drugs and organised crime, China and the Caribbean. Runs the annual British-German Forum for young leaders at Wilton Park. Member of the German-British Forum Advisory Board. Participated in the Halki Seminar for young leaders on Shaping Europes Future in 2000 and was on the Advisory Committee for DFID-funded research project on Complex Political Emergencies.