By James Irwin
Sir Ciarán Devane, chief executive of the British Council, will provide keynote remarks at a GW Global Series event April 21 in London.
Mr. Devane, M.I.P.P. ’06, will speak about international diplomacy, smart power and global stability—topics he discussed in November when he returned to the George Washington University for a talk during GW’s International Education Week.
GW Global Series
Sir Ciarán Devane
When: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 21
Where: The Four Seasons Park Lane, Hamilton Pl, London W1J 7DR
He has emphasized the need to take a total approach in creating international stability, one that uses “all the tools available” to combat extremism and grow relationships between governments and cultures.
An alumnus of the Elliott School of International Affairs, Mr. Devane was named British Council chief executive in January 2015 after a seven-year stint at Macmillan Cancer Support. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II last June.
Online registration for the event is closed, but walk-up registration is still available. The event is free.
Created in 2014, the GW Global Series provides an opportunity for alumni who are thought leaders in their fields to share insights and experiences with top executives and professionals. Previous speakers have included Arab British Chamber of Commerce Secretary General and Chief Executive Afnan Al-Shuaiby, Ph.D. ’09; and art dealer, curator and writer Kenny Schachter, B.A. ’84.
