Colin Young

Colin Young currently serves as the Global Director of Research and Development at TenCate Grass since October 2018, and holds the position of Chair at the ESTC (EMEA Synthetic Turf Council) from December 2022 to December 2024, aiming to advocate for the synthetic turf industry. Prior experience includes roles as Managing Director and Operations Manager at LABOSPORT from May 2011 to October 2018, Technical Manager at The Sports and Play Construction Association from June 2008 to May 2011, and Post-doc Research Associate at Loughborough University from October 2005 to May 2008. Colin Young earned a PhD in Civil Engineering/Sports Engineering from Loughborough University, alongside a Postgraduate Certificate in Management and Leadership and a BSc (Hons) in Sport Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University.