G. David Green
Sir Gregory David Green | |
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Born | 1948 (age 73–74) United Kingdom |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Chairman of Dartington Hall Trust, The Prince's School of Traditional Arts |
Sir Gregory David Green, KCMG CVO (1948) is a former Chairman of the Dartington Hall Trust and The Prince's School of Traditional Arts. He is a former director-general[1] of the British Council, former Chairman of Royal Commonwealth Society, and former President of the European Union National Institutes for Culture.
Early career[]
Green originally trained as a teacher, going on to work at two schools in South Yorkshire.[2]
Later career[]
Between 1976 and 1990 Green served with Save the Children, eventually becoming Deputy Secretary-General. From 1990 to 1999, he was Director of the Voluntary Service Overseas. In 1999, he became Secretary-General of the British Council.[3] He presently chairs the Dartington Hall Trust, The Prince's School of Traditional Arts, and serves on the board at The Royal Court Theatre and London University of the Arts.
Personal life[]
Green is married to a retired primary school teacher and has three daughters.[2]
Honors[]
Green was awarded the Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in 1999 and was made a Knight Commander in 2005.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Royal society: two shock exits and bagful of trouble.", The Telegraph. Accessed August 8, 2016.
- ^ a b "Sir David Green – Meet Our Chairman" Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine, Dartington Hall Trust. Accessed March 1, 2011
- ^ a b "Board of Trustees" Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine, Dartington Hall Trust. Accessed March 1, 2011
- 1948 births
- Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
- Commanders of the Royal Victorian Order
- Living people
- People of the British Council
- Schoolteachers from Yorkshire