Chris Lear

Life President

Chris was a trustee from the charity's formation, right through until 2023. He completed the maximum number of 12 years as a trustee, including the latter seven-and-a-half as chairman.

He then became a Life President on leaving the Board.

Chris' background is in Biochemistry and he worked in medical research before founding and running his own Biotechnology company.

Chris has been a pilot for over 20 years and has flown helicopters.