Dr Tomos Dafydd Davies describes himself as a proud Welshman. He lives in the foothills of the Black Mountains in rural Monmouthshire – a landscape which shapes his sense of belonging and responsibility. Much of his career has been spent in and around Government, from advising Cabinet Ministers to advising the C-suite of major industrial organisations, shaping and connecting policy with stakeholder and community need.
He’s served as a Trustee of the National Library of Wales, the London Welsh Centre, a Governor of Bangor University, and now as a member of the Deputy First Minister’s Innovating Democracy Advisory Group. Across these roles, he’s learned how institutions rooted in culture, learning, and a sense of place can shape a nation’s confidence and its future. He hopes to bring that understanding to the Garden’s governance and long-term direction, viewing it as a place where Wales’ natural heritage, scientific research, and cultural identity intersect.
On a personal level he says raising a family in Wales has sharpened his sense of stewardship and he wants his children to inherit a Wales where nature is valued. He hopes to support the Garden in cementing its reputation as a national asset that nurtures curiosity, supports biodiversity, strengthens wellbeing, all the while deepening its relationship with the people of Wales.