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Laura Clarke was born on June 3, 1978 and is credited as a diplomat and chief executive officer. Laura Clarke is 48 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Cambridge. Recorded honors include Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2020).
My Take
Laura Clarke's career fascinates me precisely because of its arc. Cambridge, the British diplomatic service, High Commissioner to New Zealand, Governor of Pitcairn, an OBE, and then a deliberate pivot to lead ClientEarth in environmental law. That is someone who chose to redirect insider influence toward a cause bigger than any single government. I respect people who leave the comfort of established power to do harder, less glamorous work. Her trajectory suggests conviction backed by real operational experience, which is exactly the combination environmental causes desperately need. I find that quietly inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Laura Clarke
- Name (Japanese)
- ローラ・クラーク
- Reading
- ろーら・くらーく
- Born
- June 3, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Occupation
- diplomat / chief executive officer
2. Background
- University
- University of Cambridge
Awards & achievements
- 2020 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/LauraClarkeUK
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura%20Clarke
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56797959
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Laura Clarke born?
Born June 3, 1978 (age 48).
What does Laura Clarke do?
Laura Clarke works as diplomat, chief executive officer.