Stephen Peck

Stephen Peck is an experienced professional in youth development and organizational leadership. Currently serving as Deputy Secretary General and Chief Operating Officer at The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation since January 2020, Stephen has also fulfilled the role of Interim Secretary General from October 2022 to February 2024. Prior roles include Senior Director of World Events at the World Organization of the Scout Movement from April 2015 to January 2020, overseeing global Scouting events, and Operations Director at The Scout Association UK from April 1997 to July 2015, responsible for educational programs and volunteer support. Stephen has also contributed as a Trustee at The Challenge and as a member of the Education and Training Standards Committee at The National Youth Agency. Stephen's executive experience extends to being Chief Executive of Endeavour Training and Marketing and Development Director at YMCA Training. Stephen holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies from The Manchester Metropolitan University and completed the Business Leaders programme in International Business at Cranfield School of Management.