David Clark

David Clark, senior consultant for APCO Worldwide’s London office, was a special adviser at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office between 1997 and 2001. He first joined Robin Cook’s staff in 1994 and was closely involved in the development of Labour’s foreign policy in the run up to the 1997 general election.

Mr. Clark first went to work as a parliamentary researcher shortly after graduating in 1988 and has worked for several Labour MPs including, for three years, Rt. Hon. John Reid, currently Home Secretary. Since leaving the Foreign Office he has worked as a freelance political commentator and consultant.

Mr. Clark has written numerous op-ed columns for a range of national newspapers, including Guardian and appeared regularly as a guest on current affairs programs on radio and television. He is also a senior research fellow at the Federal Trust and chairman of the Advisory Council of the Russian Foundation. His academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in War Studies from King’s college London.Source