Will Straw - CEO, King’s Trust International

Will Straw CBE is the Chief Executive Officer of The King’s Trust International, leading the charity’s mission to support young people worldwide into employment, education, and entrepreneurship. He joined the organisation in 2020, bringing over two decades of experience in public policy, international development, and non-profit leadership.

Previously, Straw held senior roles at HM Treasury, the Institute for Public Policy Research, and as Executive Director of the Britain Stronger in Europe campaign. He also served as Chief Operating Officer of Clearly, a global eye health initiative.

A graduate of Oxford University and Columbia University, where he studied as a Fulbright Scholar, Straw has worked extensively on climate, social mobility, and youth empowerment. He founded the progressive blog Left Foot Forward and was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2016 for services to political and public life.

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