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| Born | Mal Fletcher 1957 (age 67–68) Melbourne, Australia |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
Mal Fletcher (born 1957) is an Australian media commentator, futurist, author, business leadership consultant, and broadcaster. He holds dual Australian and British citizenship and is currently based in London.
From 1985, Fletcher was the founding National Director of Youth Alive Australia, [1] a faith-based organization. Prior to this, he was the State Director for Youth Alive Victoria. [2]
In 1994, Fletcher founded Next Wave International, a communications group. [3] [4] He also launched the Euro Youth Events network and the Strategic Leadership Consultation. [5]
Fletcher launched the 2020 plus organization in 2008 (which is now known as 2030plus). [6] The group produces research and publications dealing with future social change and leadership.
Since 1997, Fletcher has written and hosted the EDGES TV documentaries. [7] Over 80 documentaries in the series have been broadcast internationally. [8] These have aired on the Nine Network and Seven Network in Australia [9] and on SABC1 in South Africa. [10] and online. [11]
In 2006, Fletcher began hosting the Catalyst TV series, featuring interviews with social campaigners and activists, including Tony Campolo, Winkie Pratney and Steve Chalke. [12] The programs are broadcast primarily on satellite TV.
Fletcher has provided media commentary on social issues for BBC World News, [13] BBC Breakfast TV, [14] Sky News, [15] Radio National (Australia), [16] BBC Radio 5 Live, [17] and other TV and radio outlets [18] and various print publications. [19] [20] He has also written and presented for BBC Radio 4.
Fletcher has written ten books, including Fascinating Times: A Social Commentary. His written work has appeared in various magazines and online publications. [21] He has spoken at conferences such as Hillsong Conference (Australia) and Spring Harvest (UK), focusing on themes of leadership and social change. [22] He has also featured in marketing campaigns for groups such as the Benenden Healthcare Society. [23]
Fletcher studied architecture at Deakin University in Melbourne, followed by theology and Christian apologetics. He is an ordained Christian minister [24] with the Australian Christian Churches.
Fletcher lives in London with his wife Davina. They have three children.
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