CSC Global Leadership Series

The Commonwealth Games – Driving Sustainable Connections and Communities

21st June 2022

Online Event

About the Event

CSC Global Alumni in partnership with CSC UK hosted a CSC Global Leadership Series event online held in the presence of Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal. The event was originally to be held in the London, however train strikes derailed plans for the event to be conducted in person.

Our guest speaker was Canadian-born Jan Paterson OBE, the former CEO of the British Olympic Foundation.

In the lead up to the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK, the focus of this event was on discussing how the Commonwealth Games  and sport generally drives sustainable development, connections and communities.

One hundred and one-five (115) CSC alumni from 23 Commonwealth Countries registered to attend the private event held via video link.

Jan Paterson OBE discussed her leadership journey in sports including involvement in organising the London Olympics and Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the future of sports and sustainability.  

Event Video Highlights

CSC Global Leadership Series – Jan Paterson OBE

7 Videos

Former CEO British Olympic Foundation On Sustainability At The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

2:01

The Commonwealth Games Legacy On Host Cities & Communities – CSC Global Leadership Series

3:25

The Role Sports Has In Increasing Inclusivity and Participation – CSC Global Leadership Series

2:06

The Legacy Of Commonwealth Games & Olympics Games On Host Cities – CSC Global Leadership Series

2:37

How Sports & Industry Can Work Together On Sustainability – CSC Global Leadership Series

2:14

Can Sports Play A Role In Achieving Zero Hunger By 2030? CSC Global Leadership Series

1:22

The Role of Sustainability in the Olympic & Commonwealth Games – CSC Global Leadership Series

4:33

Meet the Speaker

We were privileged to be joined by our patron HRH, The Princess Royal, CSC UK Chairman Sir Alan Parker and Vice Chairman Peter Flavel on the panel who joined Jan Paterson OBE to discuss leadership and sustainability in sports.

Jan Paterson OBE

Director of Sport NEOM & Former CEO British Olympic Foundation

Michael Wright

CSC Global Alumni Chairman

Meet the Panelists

We were privileged to be joined by our patron HRH, The Princess Royal, CSC UK Chairman Sir Alan Parker and Vice Chairman Peter Flavel on the panel who joined Jan Paterson OBE to discuss leadership and sustainability in sports.

HRH The Princess Royal

President & Patron – The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences

Peter Flavel

Vice-Chairman – The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences

Sir Alan Parker

Chairman – The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences

About the Organisers

The first CSC Global Leadership Series in the United Kingdom was organised by a small hardworking committee including CSC Global Alumni Directors Peter Laurent and John Thompson, CSC UK Secretary Peter Moore and representatives of Sir Alan Parker and Peter Flavel – Emma Thompson and Hana Mattocks respectively with the wider support of the CSC Global Alumni and CSC UK boards.

Our Supporters

It is not possible to host events such as the Global Leadership Series in different locations across the Commonwealth without helping hands. We thank Peter Flavel from Coutts Bank who volunteered to provide the magnificent venue, catering and digital recording of the event.

Thanks go to Sir Alan Parker, Peter Flavel, John Thompson and Peter Laurent who made financial and in kind contributions to make the event possible.