Steve Smith

Steve Smith is a former British Army officer who specialised in logistics, intelligence and counter-terrorist bomb disposal. He served on operations in Northern Ireland, Kosovo and Iraq.

On leaving the Army, Steve became involved in international aid and development. As CEO/Board member of several charities, he has overseen programmes to reduce armed violence, support refugees and safeguard children, principally in conflict zones in Africa and the Middle East. His second career has led him into a range of improbable situations, from dealing with the ramifications of a witch doctor's invisible, magical dragon in Liberia, to overseeing a minefield clearance operation in the Sahara desert.

He was appointed MBE for his work in Northern Ireland.