Where did Duncan Hart go to school?

Duncan Hart studied at Loughborough University (Master of Science (MSc), International Relations of the European Union); Loughborough University (Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geography); Christ's Hospital School.

Duncan Hart

Investor

Strategic Partnerships Director at Shell Foundation

London, England, United Kingdom

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About

Duncan Hart is Strategic Partnerships Director at Shell Foundation, bringing over 20 years of experience in international development across sub-Saharan Africa. Previously, he held positions at the UK Foreign Office (2004-2016), Crown Agents, and NFER, where he led large-scale development programmes, negotiated at multilateral institutions including the United Nations, African Development Bank, and Inter-American Development Bank, and oversaw initiatives addressing neglected tropical diseases and clean energy with combined values exceeding £280 million. Hart also serves on the London FA Governing Council as Vice President and holds a Club Development Manager position at Peckham Town FC.

Experience

Shell FoundationStrategic Partnerships Directorcurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
NyameraSenior Consultant - international developmentcurrent2018 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
Shirk Ale Houses LtdDirector & Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
Shell FoundationFCDO Strategic Partnerships Manager2023 — 2025London, England, United Kingdom
National Foundation for Educational ResearchRegional Director, Africa2022 — 2023London, England, United Kingdom
DESERTER LTDCommercial Manager2018 — 2021London, England, United Kingdom
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)Emergency Response Manager2020 — 2021London, England, United Kingdom
Crown AgentsOperations Manager, ASCEND2019London, England, United Kingdom
Crown AgentsPartnerships Manager2017 — 2018London, United Kingdom
Department for International DevelopmentCountry Engagement Manager - southern Africa, Tanzania and Uganda2015 — 2016Whitehall, London
Department for International DevelopmentSenior Partnerships & Policy adviser (AfDB & IADB)2011 — 2015Whitehall, London
Department for International DevelopmentCommunications, Strategy and Aid Effectiveness Manager, Ghana2010 — 2011Accra, Ghana
Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeUK representative, UN General Assembly, UK Mission to the UN2009 — 2010UK Mission to the UK, New York, USA
Department for International DevelopmentPartnerships & Policy Adviser, UN reform2009Glasgow, United Kingdom
Department for International DevelopmentDeputy Programme & Partnerships Manager, Somalia2007 — 2009Nairobi, Kenya
Department for International DevelopmentDeputy Programme & Partnerships Manager, Somalia2006 — 2007London, United Kingdom
European CommissionProject manager2005 — 2006Brussels Area, Belgium
Department for International DevelopmentPolicy Analyst2004 — 2005London, United Kingdom
Department of Health and Social CarePolicy Officer2003 — 2004London, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Craft Beer1GIS1Microsoft OfficeStrategic PartnershipsRenewable EnergyClean Energy TechnologiesGovernment RelationsInternational Development33Africa10International Relations15Project Management6Economic Development4

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Aid EffectivenessConflictMultilateral NegotiationsProgram ManagementCommunity DevelopmentFootballStrategic CommunicationsInternal CommunicationsFragile StatesBankingEuropean Union PoliticsModel United Nations

Languages English · French · Spanish · Swahili

Chartered Geographer (CGeog) — Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

From Duncan's professional profile.

Colleagues at Shell Foundation

Adrian Shikuku

Business Development Adviser: Smallholder Farmer at Shell Foundation

Alex Gee

Head of Communications and Advocacy at Shell Foundation

Allan Ombungu

Business Development Director: Smallholder Farmer at Shell Foundation

Ama Bartimeus

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at Shell Foundation

Amresh Sharma

Business Development Adviser: Transporter at Shell Foundation

Anshu Mandal

Business Development Director: Transporter and Micro-entrepreneur at Shell Foundation

Carl Jones

Managing Partner at WNT Ventures

Cederic Cremers

Trustee at Shell Foundation

Frequently asked questions

Who is Duncan Hart?: Duncan Hart is Strategic Partnerships Director at Shell Foundation, bringing over 20 years of experience in international development across sub-Saharan Africa. Previously, he held positions at the UK Foreign Office (2004-2016), Crown Agents, and NFER, where he led large-scale development programmes, negotiated at multilateral institutions including the United Nations, African Development Bank, and Inter-American Development Bank, and oversaw initiatives addressing neglected tropical diseases and clean energy with combined values exceeding £280 million. Hart also serves on the London FA Governing Council as Vice President and holds a Club Development Manager position at Peckham Town FC.
Where does Duncan Hart work?: Duncan Hart is Strategic Partnerships Director at Shell Foundation.
Where did Duncan Hart go to school?: Duncan Hart studied at Loughborough University (Master of Science (MSc), International Relations of the European Union); Loughborough University (Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geography); Christ's Hospital School.

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Also attended Christ's Hospital School6

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Shared employers

Also worked at Shell Foundation25

Jonathan BermanBoard Member at Factor[e] Ventures Amay ShahInvestor at Peak Sustainability Ventures Tom BairdTrustee at Shell Foundation Tim LivettTrustee at Shell Foundation Richard GomesChief Programme Officer at Shell Foundation Juliette KeeleyChief Impact Officer at Shell Foundation

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Also worked at Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)22

Tom PageHead of Investor Relations at Cambridge Innovation Capital Ilana WisbyEntrepreneur in Residence at Cambridge Innovation Capital James WisePartner at Balderton Capital Gemma SiddallInvestment Associate (Sustainability) at University of Cambridge Enterprise Louise VilladsenManager at The Footprint Firm Tony RavenChair of Board and Consultation Committee at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

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Also worked at European Commission158

Claus AnderssonGeneral Partner at Sunstone Capital Vivien BovardAssociate at Partech Ventures Daniela CoutinhoPrincipal, Cyber at Bright Pixel Capital Darío VillenaPrincipal at Armilar Venture Partners Christian KnottManaging Partner at Capnamic Nina Litman RoventaInvestor at Extantia Capital

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Also worked at Department of Health and Social Care8

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