As Chief Executive of the ECITB, Chris Claydon is committed to working with the engineering construction industry to deliver a highly skilled workforce for the nation’s critical infrastructure, and enabling the industry to compete globally.    

Chris spent 30 years in the Army and has significant experience in running large operations in the UK and overseas as well as managing complex change. His experience also includes six years working on defence policy and strategy with government departments in Whitehall. He initially trained as a military helicopter pilot and much of his career has been spent working with professional engineers.

Chris holds a MA in Defence Technology from Cranfield University.