Aubrey Webson is the esteemed ambassador to the United Nations for Antigua and Barbuda. His illustrious career spans several decades, marked by significant contributions to the fields of management, leadership training and policy formulation.
Beginning his journey as chief executive of the Caribbean Council for the Blind from 1981 to 1987, Webson has been a pivotal figure in advocating for the visually impaired. His expertise was further honed through his roles at Sight Savers International and Helen Keller International, where he advised on development programs across Africa and the Caribbean.
Since 1992, Webson has served as an institutional development consultant for the Perkins School for the Blind. His academic contributions are equally impressive, having lectured at prestigious institutions such as Boston University, Boston College, and the University of South Africa.
Webson’s influence extends to the global stage, where he has been a prominent speaker at the United Nations General Assembly and the World Blind Union General Assembly. He is credited with developing the Africa Forum, a significant conference on services for the blind.
His scholarly works include “NGOs and Ethics” and “NGO Corruption and Democracy.” He holds a Doctorate in Management from ǿմý, as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in management of non-profit organizations and a post-graduate certificate in organizational development from the New School of Research.