Who we are
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew currently employs over 1,200 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 Her Majesty the Queen, the Board is responsible for oversight of Kew.
Get to know our Trustees
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.
Get to know our Executive Board
Organisational structure and staff
Kew currently has over 1,200 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.
Explore how we work
Kew Ambassadors & Champions
The Kew Ambassadors and Champions 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.
Meet our Ambassadors & Champions