Defra appoints new chair of Kew
Defra appoints new chair of Kew: Defra ministers have chosen Sir Andrew Steer as Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew’s new chair of Board of Trustees.
Taking over from Dame Amilia Fawcett after two years of service, Steer is “deeply honoured” to head up the Board “to strengthen Kew’s impact for conversational livelihood and a sustainable future”.
Defra appoints new chair of Kew
Richard Deverell, director of RBG Kew comments on Steer’s appointment to chair:
“I very much look forward to working with him. Andrew is globally respected as a leader in the environmental sector. On behalf of all of us at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew I would like to welcome him warmly to RBG Kew and the Board.”
Acting as president and chief executive officer of Bezos Earth Fund from 2021 to 2025, Steer led the organisation’s global strategy, grant making and advocacy to tackle climate change and protect nature.
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