G. David Green
Sir Gregory David Green | |
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| Born | 1948 (age 75–76) United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | 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
[edit]Green originally trained as a teacher, going on to work at two schools in South Yorkshire.[2]
Later career
[edit]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
[edit]Green is married to a retired primary school teacher and has three daughters.[2]
Honours
[edit]Green was awarded the Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in 1999 and was made a Knight Commander in 2004.[3] In 2018 he was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order for his work with The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts.
References
[edit]- ^ "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