Daniel Clarke

Daniel Clarke is Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade at techUK in London. His work covers trade policy, including digital trade and free trade agreements, economic security, and bilateral technology cooperation. He manages UK-Japan, UK-APAC, UK-India, UK-China, and UK-Ukraine work streams. Since December 2023, Clarke has been an Industry Member of the UK Domestic Advisory Group on Trade and Sustainable Development at the Department for Business and Trade.
 

Previously, he was an Associate Analyst at GlobalData researching technology, geopolitics, China, and the energy transition. He completed an internship at Hanbury Strategy and worked as a private tutor for A-Level and GCSE students in Geography and Business Studies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he worked as a vaccine trials administration assistant at University Hospital Southampton.
 

Clarke served as Outreach Officer and Podcast Host for the United Nations Association Youth Platform UK and was a research assistant at Survation Ltd. He has been a member of Chatham House since October 2019. He raised over $400 for the Alzheimer’s Society by taking part in the University of Sussex Jailbreak Challenge, reaching Oslo in 36 hours without spending money.
 

His education includes an MSc in International Public Policy from University College London, where he was active in the UCL Model United Nations and International Relations Society and took part in professional training on communication and negotiation. He attended a Foreign and Commonwealth Office trade policy session, receiving a certificate of attendance. 

Clarke also holds a BA in Geography from the University of Sussex, where he was Head of News and Communications for University Radio Falmer and represented the university at the National Model United Nations conference at the UN General Assembly in New York. He also attended a summer school course on European politics at Renmin University of China. His earlier education includes A Levels from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College and GCSEs from Saint George Catholic Voluntary-Aided Secondary School.

Daniel Clarke completed his secondary education at Saint George Catholic Voluntary-Aided Secondary School, where he achieved 11 GCSEs graded A* to C between 2009 and 2014. Following this, he attended Barton Peveril Sixth Form College from 2014 to 2016, where he studied A Levels in Business Studies, History, and Geography, achieving grades A*, A, and B respectively. He scored full marks in his final Business Studies exam and regularly took part in the debating society.
 

In 2016, Daniel enrolled at the University of Sussex to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Geography. During his time from 2016 to 2019, he studied various topics including the Making of Modern Europe, Geographies of Rising and Declining Powers, Philosophy and Politics in the Middle East, and Geographies of Violence and Conflict. He earned a 2:1 grade overall. 
 

While at Sussex, Daniel was elected Head of News and Communications for University Radio Falmer. In 2019, he was selected to represent the university at the National Model United Nations conference at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, which improved his understanding of international diplomacy and security issues.
 

In 2018, Daniel was invited on an academic merit-based trip to Renmin University of China, where he completed a summer school course on ‘The EU in Crisis – Understanding Current Issues in European Politics.’ The course deepened his knowledge of the euro zone, EU policy on counter-terrorism, environment, corruption, and Sino-European relations.

After completing his undergraduate degree, Daniel pursued a Master’s degree in International Public Policy at University College London from 2019 to 2020. He graduated with a Merit grade. During his master’s, he participated in the UCL Model United Nations and the International Relations Society. He also attended professional training in communication and negotiation organised by Dods Group PLC. Additionally, he was invited to an FCO Trade Policy session led by Dr Lauge Poulsen and was awarded a certificate of attendance by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
 

From September 2019 to January 2020, Daniel worked as a Research Assistant at Survation Ltd in London. Between January 2020 and May 2021, he worked part-time as a Private Tutor for A-Level and GCSE students, teaching Geography and Business Studies. During the COVID-19 pandemic from November 2020 to March 2021, he worked part-time as a COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Administration Assistant with the Clinical Vaccine Trials Team at University Hospital Southampton, helping to accelerate vaccine trial results across Hampshire and Wessex.

In 2020, Daniel served as an Outreach Officer and Podcast Host for the United Nations Association Youth Platform UK, where he contributed to awareness and engagement activities. Between March and June 2021, he completed an internship at Hanbury Strategy in London, gaining experience in strategic policy and consultancy.
 

In September 2021, Daniel joined GlobalData Plc as a full-time Analyst. Over the course of 1 year and 7 months, he researched technology, geopolitics, China, and the energy transition, contributing to reports and analysis that informed clients and stakeholders.
 

Since March 2023, Daniel has worked as Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade at techUK in London. In this role, he focuses on trade policy matters, including digital trade, free trade agreements, economic security, and bilateral technology cooperation. He leads multiple work streams involving UK relations with Japan, the Asia-Pacific region, India, China, and Ukraine. Concurrently, from December 2023, he has served part-time as an Industry Member of the UK Domestic Advisory Group on Trade and Sustainable Development within the Department for Business and Trade.
 

Daniel is a full member of Chatham House and has contributed to various projects, publications, and events relating to international trade, technology policy, and geopolitics. His career has consistently involved research, policy analysis, and engagement with international partners, reflecting his interest in politics, economic geography, and international relations.
 

At present, Daniel Clarke continues his role at techUK, managing international policy and trade initiatives, while maintaining active involvement in trade advisory groups and contributing to discussions on technology and economic security.

Daniel Clarke’s vision is to support the development of clear and effective international trade policies that promote digital trade, economic security, and cooperation between the UK and global partners. He aims to help build strong, balanced relationships that benefit businesses and governments alike. By focusing on collaboration and practical solutions, he seeks to ensure that technology and trade policies work together to create opportunities, encourage innovation, and support sustainable growth. His work is dedicated to advancing trade agreements and partnerships that respond to global challenges and contribute to a stable economic future.

Daniel Clarke has been recognised for his work in trade policy and international relations by attending a Foreign and Commonwealth Office trade policy session led by Dr Lauge Poulsen, where he received a certificate of attendance. He completed his Master’s degree at University College London with a Merit grade. Daniel was chosen to represent the University of Sussex at the National Model United Nations conference at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. He is a full member of Chatham House, participating in policy discussions and international affairs.