Chris Hyde

Chris Hyde is a seasoned professional in the education and furniture sectors, currently serving as the Senior Quality and Standards Manager at WorldSkills UK since November 2023, focusing on enhancing technical excellence through international benchmarking collaborations. Prior experience includes contributions to The Furniture Makers' Company in launching myfurniturecareer and organizing events, and a significant tenure at Activate Learning as Director and Creative Industries Learning Designer, promoting creative education and training solutions for the furniture industry from 2015 to July 2023. Chris has also held leadership roles at City of Oxford College, managing the National School of Furniture and collaborating with industry partners, as well as teaching at Rycotewood College, specializing in traditional furniture making techniques. Educational background includes studies at Rycotewood College and KAOSPILOT from 2019 to 2020.