Alert's Experts
For a media interview or background information, we have a number of media-trained experts for you to speak with.
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Chris Underwood, Head of Communications
Direct line: +44 (0)20 7627 6822
Out of office hours: +44 (0)7530 733 321 |
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Dan Smith
Secretary General |
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Areas of expertise: peacebuilding and armed conflict generally; peace negotiations and treaties; peacebuilding in the Balkans and Middle East.
Dan has been the Secretary General of International Alert since December 2003, coming from a distinguished research career that led to active involvement in peace processes. For more information read Dan's biography (this will open in a new window)
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Phil Champain
Director of Programmes, Asia, Eurasia and Latin America |
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Areas of expertise: conflict and peacebuilding in Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Colombia and the South Caucasus region.
Phil Champain joined International Alert in 1997 and now oversees the organisation's programmes and projects in Asia, Eurasia and Latin America. For more information read Phil's biography (this will open in a new window) |
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Phil Vernon
Director of Programmes, Africa and Peacebuilding Issues |
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Areas of expertise: conflict and peacebuilding in West Africa and the African Great Lakes; peacebuilding in relation to business, gender, governance and aid, and security.
Phil Vernon joined International Alert in 2004 as Director of Programmes for Africa and Peacebuilding Issues. For more information read Phil's biography (this will open in a new window) |
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