Chris Mahon

Chris Mahon is an accomplished environmental professional with over 20 years of experience in various sectors, encompassing public, private, voluntary, and community organizations. As the owner of Chris Mahon Environment since 2007 and the Chief Executive of IUCN since 2012, Chris has demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental advocacy and management. Current roles include Director of Conservation at Greener Growth, Development Director at World Heritage UK, and Chair of the IUCN NCUK Protected Areas Working Group. An educational background includes an MSc in Environmental Assessment from the University of Liverpool and a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of the South West. Chris's extensive skills include project management, ecological survey, and strategic planning, with a focus on climate change, ecosystem services, and wildlife conservation.