Chris Burden

Chris Burden is a seasoned naval architect with extensive experience in the marine industry. Currently serving as Lead Naval Architect at Deep R&D since June 2022, Chris has previously held significant roles such as Principal Naval Architect at Sustainable Marine Energy Ltd and Group Sales Engineer at Burness Corlett Three Quays. Chris's earlier positions include Technical Services Engineer at ANSYS, Inc., and Managing Naval Architect at QinetiQ GRC, where responsibilities also encompassed account management. Chris holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Marine Technology with Honours in Small Craft Technology from Newcastle University, complemented by foundational education at Kings School Bruton.