ABOUT OBI

**photo courtesy of OB Hong Kong

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

MISSION

We enable our member Schools to be more effective and more resilient and we promote and protect the name and trademark “Outward Bound”.

VISION

An effective worldwide network of high performing Outward Bound Schools.
Outward Bound Schools that increasingly make a real difference to the lives of participants through adventure and learning in the natural environment.

Outward Bound Belgium

VALUES

Adventurous Learning - A belief in the power and intensity of learning through adventure in the outdoors - as a means of bringing out the best in our participants.

Transformational Change - A deep appreciation of the balance between risk, reward and responsibility. We facilitate authentic learning through purposeful and intense experiences with real consequences and powerful, positive and memorable outcomes.

Respect and Compassion - Our Schools aim to stretch people both physically and mentally. In doing so they act with care, concern and generosity towards people and the natural environment.

2024 OBI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The OBI Board of Directors has the ultimate responsibility for strategic decision-making, working with OBI’s leadership team to accomplish this. It is the Board’s role to set and protect the vision, mission and values of Outward Bound and protect the reputation of the global brand. The Board is comprised of a membership that reflects the geographic diversity of the worldwide Outward Bound network and the values and spirit of Outward Bound around the world.

In 2024, we were pleased to welcome two new members to the Board: Nicole German, originally from Canada and now living in the UK, and Andrew Figgins, originally from the UK and now living in Morocco.

Welcome, and thank you for your service!

2024 OB Global Ambassadors (OBGA)

Frances Ashley (USA)

Jamie Anderson (Canada)

John Atkin (Australia)

Roy Chung (Hong Kong)

Peter Clarke (Hong Kong

Grant Faber (New Zealand)

David Kong (Hong Kong)

Clifford Krauss (USA)

Peter Kyle (USA/New Zealand)

Chien Lee (Hong Kong)

Winston Lo (Hong Kong)

Bart MacDougall (Canada)

Colin Maund (United Kingdom)

Henry Morse (USA)

Peter Mortifee (Canada)

Peter Neumark (United Kingdom)

Charles Philipps (United Kingdom)

David Reeve (Canada)

Andrew Smith (New Zealand)

Laura Kohler (USA)

Mary Thomson (Canada)

Sarah Wendt (USA)

Guy Williams (United Kingdom)

Richard Winter (Hong Kong)

Outward Bound Global Ambassadors (OBGA) are distinguished champions who have significantly contributed to Outward Bound and continue to support the global community. They play a pivotal role in Outward Bound International's success, leveraging their expertise, networks, and resources to advance OBI’s mission and vision.

In 2024, OBI was fortunate to welcome Peter Clarke (Hong Kong), Clifford Krauss (USA) and Frances Ashley (USA) as new members of the OB Global Ambassadors.