Kris Furness

Kris Furness is an experienced planning professional currently serving as the Head of Planning and Regional Land and Mineral Resources Manager at Breedon Group plc since October 2021. Prior to this role, Kris worked at SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd from January 2016 to January 2021, initially as Planning and Estates Manager and later as Senior Planning Manager, focusing on planning applications for recycling and recovery facilities. Earlier experience includes positions as Planning Manager and Assistant Planning Manager at SITA UK from November 2010 to December 2015, and as Development Planner at WA Fairhurst and Partners from May 2006 to December 2010. Kris holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Town Planning and a BA (Hons) in Town Planning from Newcastle University, as well as A Levels in Geology, Geography, and Environmental Science from Tynemouth College.