Mark Malloch-Brown

Famed for his work with the United Nations and British Cabinet, Mark Malloch-Brown is best known as a British diplomat, politician and communications consultant. Dedicating most of his working career to politics and the United Nations, Mark is regarded as an authority in international affairs and also has a history in business, journalism and non-profit organisations. Working for prominent companies such as the World Bank and Sawyer-Miller Group, Mark has extensive business knowledge which he covers in his proficiency as a public speaker. From the early stages of his career, Mark had politics within his interests. Staring work withThe Economist, Mark was theirpolitical correspondentserving with the publication until 1979.

For a short period of time, Mark joined the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, working in relation with Cambodian refugees before he returned to The Economist in 1983 tofound theEconomist Development Report. After working with The Economist Mark went in search of a new position, joiningSawyer-Miller Group as Lead International Partner. During his time with Sawyer-Miller Group, Mark worked heavily in communications, privatisation and economics. In 1986, Mark joinedWorld Bank as Vice-President of External Affairs. It was here that Mark first had relations with the United Nations, taking on responsibilities of communication with the United Nations.

With the previous experience he had built as a journalist and with Sawyer-Miller Group, Mark was able to play a prominent role in improving the reputation of World Bank. He helped to orchestrate large newspaper advertisement campaigns and pushed for television slots to change the reputation of the bank to one that listened to their customers. Through hard work and commitment, Mark was gradually able to change the reputation of the bank, with people beginning to favour the firm over competitors such as the International Monetary Fund.