Stephen Hale OBE (OS 1990)

Stephen studied a first degree in Politics and Development Studies at the University of Manchester, and has a postgraduate qualification in Sustainable Development. He is currently Chief Executive of Refugee Action.

Stephen is also a Trustee of Friends of the Earth. Previously he was Director of the UK charity Green Alliance and Deputy Advocacy and Campaigns Director at Oxfam International.Stephen has worked as special advisor to the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs on climate change. Stephen was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours for services to the environment.