Thomas Haynes

Thomas Haynes is an accomplished professional in ecology and environmental management, currently serving as the Head of Interdisciplinary Programmes & Evaluation at the Natural Environment Research Council since December 2019. In this role, Thomas oversees the strategic integration of place-based considerations and interdisciplinary collaboration within NERC’s investment processes. Previously, Thomas held significant positions including Director of Ecology at Grasslands Habitat and Wildlife Research Ltd, Principal Ecological Consultant & Business Unit Manager at Lockhart Garratt Ltd, and Managing Director at NatureBureau Ltd, managing various ecological projects and teams. Thomas's academic background includes an MSc in Botanical Conservation from the University of Plymouth and a BSc with Honours in Countryside Management from Aberystwyth University.