Doron Davda

Athlete, Explorer, Foodie, Policy maker, Public servant, Technologist, World traveler

Doron is fascinated by the implications of climate on national and economic security and passionate about finding effective, equitable, and holistic solutions. Doron is a UK civil servant attending TED in a personal capacity. He leads teams responsible for economic and national security in science, innovation and growth in the the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Prior to this he headed up China strategy and national security policy. He worked in the UK foreign and commonwealth office and the ministry of defence, specialising in Syria and Yemen. He has a masters degree in Middle East politics, has lived in Syria and Egypt and enjoys cricket and running.

Personal growth and individual and societal well-being.

Growth mindset Carol Dweck - so much is about your mindset

China, Cricket, Defence, International Relations, Middle East, Security Policy, Syria

Swimming - I used to train for 5 hours a day 6 days a week!