Chris Hardy

Chris Hardy is currently serving as the Head of Science Centre at Forest Research since May 2023. Prior to this role, Chris held various positions such as Chair and Director at The Conifer Breeding Co-operative, Head of Plant and Seed Supply at Forestry England, and Commercial Manager at Maelor Forest Nurseries Ltd. Chris has a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Lancaster University, an MSc in Plant Pathology from Harper Adams University, and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management at Lancaster University.