Des originally from London with Jamaican heritage, is the FAI’s Social and Environmental Sustainability Manager with responsibility for climate action and environmental sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health & wellbeing strategic focus areas.
He has over 35 years professional working experience in the areas of non – discrimination, diversity, and inclusion in and through sports, exercise, and physical activities.
Des has presented at national & international fora on sport inclusion & non – discrimination/anti-racism. He has a certificate in sports and leisure studies from Westminster College London, holds a master’s degree from City, University of London in exercise, health, and behaviour. He holds the UEFA B coaching badge.
Des is a trained workshop facilitator – he has a keen interest in group and individual behaviours, and dynamics.
