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Dr Ann Fitz-Gerald

Director, Balsillie School of International Affairs; Professor, Political Science, Wilfrid Laurier University


Director, Balsillie School of International Affairs (2019-); Professor, Political Science, Wilfrid Laurier University; Adjunct Professor, University of Waterloo; Senior Research Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (2018-present); Senior Security & Justice Adviser, UK Government (2014-present); Visiting Professor (Cranfield University, Queen’s University, Njala University, Nkumba University); Member, Senior Women’s Talent Pipeline.

Board member, Saferworld (2009-2012); Board Member, Institute for Research on Public Policy (2003-2009); Member, National Security Working Group, Canadian International Council; Chair, CSSM National Security Working Group. Member, Security Sector Advisory Group, UK Trade and Investment. Formerly: Director, Defence & Security Leadership (2018-2019); Head, Centre for Defence Leadership, Cranfield University (2017-2018); Visiting Professor of Global Security Management, Queen’s University (2012-2014); McNaughton-Vanier Visiting Chair, Royal Military College of Canada (2011-12); Director, Cranfield Centre for Security Sector Management, Cranfield University (2006-2011); Associate Dean (Research), Cranfield University (2006-09); Co-Director, Complex Emergencies Unit, Centre for Defence Studies, King's College, London (1999-2001).

A Member of the Board of Directors, The Canadian Ditchley Foundation.

Directors of The Canadian Ditchley Foundation

Participants of the Ditchley Foundation internship programme in 2021

The Ditchley Internship Programme

The Ditchley Internship programme offers over 50 students the opportunity each year to become immersed in the ethos of Ditchley.

Antique chairs and sofas at Ditchley Park

Our Home at Ditchley Park

Ditchley Park is part of the world’s heritage and remains as central to our way of working now as it has ever been. 

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