The Leadership Team at DEFRA drives strategic direction and oversees the implementation of policies related to environment, food, and rural affairs. Comprising senior officials and subject matter experts, the team collaborates to ensure effective governance, promote scientific integrity, and enhance operational efficiency. They also manage stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring that DEFRA's objectives align with government priorities and public expectations.
Andrew Mayes McIps
Chief Operating Officer - Comm...
Chris Howes
Chief Digital & Information Of...
Dr Jaswinder Kaur
Principal Scientist
Gideon Henderson
Chief Scientific Adviser & Dir...
Iain King
CFO
James Bertin
Chief Press Officer
Justin Martin
Principal Researcher
Nick Richardson
Principal Developer (data Inte...
Paul Caldwell
Chief Executive of the Rural P...
Sarah Homer
Director General for Portfolio...