Peter (England) had a lifetime career working at a major global bank, specializing in international trade and property finance. He was also “volunteered” to his local YMCA by his boss in 1981 and has remained as a volunteer ever since.
Peter has been chair of two local associations, an elected member of the World Alliance of YMCAs Executive Committee from 1991 to 1994, National Board Chair of YMCA England from 2002 to 2005, Treasurer of YMCA Europe from 1996 to 2004 and President of YMCA Europe from 2004 to 2012. Peter then went on to become World YMCA President.
Peter was awarded an OBE in 2013 for Services to the YMCA in the UK and Abroad.