Chris Brayne

Chris Brayne serves as a Commissioner at the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales since September 2017, providing executive oversight and expert guidance in digital heritage strategy. Currently a Director at the Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers since February 2016, Chris previously held multiple leadership roles at Wessex Archaeology from 1999 to July 2023, culminating as Chief Executive. Chris started in the field as an Archaeological Surveyor at the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research from 1997 to 1999 and held the position of IT Manager at The ASH Consulting Group from 1990 to 1994. Chris obtained a BSc in Landscape Design and Plant Science from The University of Sheffield between 1987 and 1989.