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 with The Economist, Mark was their political correspondent serving 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 to found the Economist Development Report. After working with The Economist Mark went in search of a new position, joining Sawyer-Miller Group as Lead International Partner. During his time with Sawyer-Miller Group, Mark worked heavily in communications, privatisation and economics.

In 1986, Mark joined World 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.

After finishing his tenure with World Bank, Mark joined the United Nations as part of their United Nations Development Programme. Mark pioneered the Millennium Development Goals and was at the helm of the United Nations response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami during his tenure here, ultimately appointed as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations in 2006. Performing duties as Secretary-General for a short period of time, Mark then moved on to join Gordon Brown’s Government as a UK Minister. Taking on the role of Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Mark was responsible for a variety of issues across the breadth of Asia, Africa and the United Nations. Mark was also appointed as a life peer, gaining the title of Baron Malloch-Brown of St Leonard’s Forest in the County of West Sussex.

Since leaving his role as a UK Minister, Mark has focused his attention as Chairman of Global Affairs at FTI Consulting. He has also committed time to various boards, such including the Centre for Global Development, the Open Society Foundation, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and the International Crisis Group. Mark has claimed various awards and recognition, including Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in 2007, recognition in the 100 Most Influential Individuals in the World by Times Magazine and 7th in the Leader and Revolutionaries section of Time 100.

Now a highly sought public speaker, Mark is called upon for his varied knowledge set and extensive industry experience. From politics to communications, international affairs to economics, there is little that Mark cannot cover in his eloquent speeches. Covering topics such as United Nations reforms, leadership, management and world trouble spots, Mark Malloch Brown is an engaging speaker perfect for corporate events.

Given his expansive experience within the political landscape, Mark Malloch-Brown was recently inducted into The World's Top 20 Geopolitical Speakers to Hire in 2024.