Greg Clark: podcast appearances and interviews

Greg Clark is a British politician and expert in industrial strategy and urban economic development. He is affiliated with Connected Places Catapult, an organization focused on innovation in urban and transportation systems. Throughout his career, Clark has held several prominent government positions, including Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and also held the role of Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Clark's academic background includes studies in Economics at Magdalene College, Cambridge, where he served as president of the Cambridge University Social Democrats, and a PhD from the London School of Economics. His professional experience encompasses work as a business consultant, BBC Controller for Commercial Policy, and Director of Policy for the Conservative Party. He was a Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells from 2005 until 2024. Within government, Clark served in various capacities including Minister of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, and Minister of State for Cities and the Constitution at the Cabinet Office. His career also includes serving as Minister for Universities, Science and Cities. In 2022, he was appointed as the Prime Minister’s trade envoy to Japan. Clark's involvement in urban economic development and industrial strategy has been a key feature of his public service.