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Charles McLean is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in broadcast and live production, having served as the team lead for Broadcast and Live Production at the World Economic Forum. His portfolio includes managing the production of 120+ live sessions, reaching over 10 million livestream views, and conducting live conversations with 15 heads of state and international organizations.

He co-founded the acclaimed World vs Virus podcast and has overseen flagship launches such as the Global Risks Report and the Future of Jobs. Throughout his career, Charles has spearheaded broadcast and media sessions at prestigious summits worldwide, including those in Davos, China, Myanmar, Mexico, Nigeria, Rwanda, Turkey, and South Africa.

His expertise extends to managing large-scale outside broadcasts, coordinating televised panels with world leaders, and engaging with journalists from renowned news organizations like BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and CGTN. Charles has also played a pivotal role in running communications for the Friends of Ocean Action initiative.

With a strong academic foundation, Charles holds a PGDip in Television Current Affairs Journalism from City, University of London, and a Bachelor's degree with honors in Middle Eastern Studies, Anthropology, and Farsi from Durham University. He has further enhanced his skills by studying Digital Literacy, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript at the EPFL Extension School.

Charles McLean's illustrious career spans various roles in prominent organizations such as serving as Communications Lead for Friends of Ocean Action, Media Lead for Broadcast, Programming, and Podcasts at the World Economic Forum, and as an Assistant Producer at World Media Rights Limited. His contributions also include research roles at Channel 4, production work at BBC News, and experience in investigative journalism with The Bureau of Investigative Journalism.