Professor Mike Hardy is an established leader in intercultural dialogue with a wealth of international experience including a specific interest in diversity and cultural exchange. He was appointed to frame and lead British Council′s global programme in intercultural dialogue.

Mike has recently been appointed as lead expert for ′Identity′ for the Vodafone-sponsored new Future-Agenda Initiative. He was invited to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011, Davos-Klosters, and attended as a constituent; he continues to contribute to conferences, global discussions and applied research in intercultural dialogue, multiculturalism and diversity.

Mike was awarded the OBE in 2001 for his work in the Middle East, and was appointed a Companion of Honour of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the Queen′s Birthday Honours June 2010 for his work internationally in intercultural dialogue.