Who we are
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew currently employs over 1,400 staff at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. Kew is led by its Director and overseen by the Board of Trustees.
Our Patron, His Majesty The King
Watch a specially recorded message to market the launch of the Great Broad Walk Borders by His Majesty and Patron of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
The Board of Trustees
Appointed by the Secretary of State and His Majesty the King, the Board is responsible for oversight of Kew.
Executive Board
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is run by an Executive Board. The Executive Board is the key decision-making board that oversees the operations and delivery of RBG Kew’s strategy and plan.
Organisational structure and staff
Kew currently has over 1,400 staff with a diverse range of expertise, operational and management skills. Some 60 per cent of staff are specialist plant and fungal scientists and botanical horticulturists.
Kew Ambassadors
The Kew Ambassadors support our mission to unlock the potential of plants and fungi. From our cutting-edge science work to our beautiful botanical gardens, they share our passion for the natural world.
Youth Council
Kew’s Youth Council is a group of 13 young people between the ages of 17 to 25, working together with our senior leadership team to help fulfil Kew’s mission and ensure that the views and voices of young people are integrated into Kew’s decision-making.