Dan Taylor

Dan Taylor is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in project and programme management, particularly in the fields of urban planning and conservation. Currently serving as the General Manager for South East Cumbria and Morecambe Bay at the National Trust, Dan manages a diverse portfolio of key sites and focuses on enhancing natural spaces and inclusivity for visitors. Prior to this role, Dan worked at Southwark Council for nearly two decades, where responsibilities included programme management for significant urban areas, strategic project leadership in regeneration, and development management. Dan also has experience as an Expedition Leader with World Challenge, empowering youth through community and trekking expeditions, and as a Project Manager at Enterprise Car Club, pioneering high-tech car sharing initiatives. Dan holds an MSc in Town and Country Planning from UCL and a BA in Geography from The University of Sheffield.