John Everitt OBE FRSA
Chief executive
John is an environmental professional with more than 30 years’ experience in the sector, comprising senior executive and non-executive roles across public, charitable and commercial bodies. He joined the National Forest Company in 2015, following previous roles as Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and Director of Conservation for The Wildlife Trusts nationally. He has held senior positions on national and regional forums, including with National Lottery Heritage Fund and Wildlife & Countryside Link. He is currently Chair of the Forestry Commission’s Forestry & Woodland Advisory Committee for the East Midlands, a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, and was awarded an OBE for services to conservation in 2024.
