David Watson
Managing Director, Communications and Publishing Department, Chatham House

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David leads the Communications and Publications Department at Chatham House and works closely with the chief executive on strategic engagement planning.

He has worked in the charitable and public sectors on policy development, international negotiations, public affairs and partnerships since 2002. Prior to joining Chatham House, he was the ODI director of external affairs where he led the public affairs and communications team, advised on maximising research impact, stakeholder management and convening.