Chris Wood, Board Member

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Chris has worked previously in finance and leadership roles for a wide range of public, private and not-for-profit organisations both in the UK and internationally. He currently acts as the Bursar and a Fellow of St Hilda's College, Oxford.

Previously, as CEO and managing director, Chris led firms operating in the vocational education and corporate clothing sectors.

In addition to his Forestry England and College responsibilities, Chris acts in a non-executive capacity for several public and private organisations. These include the House of Lords and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Chris is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and a Chartered Marketer.

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