Speakers

Chris Wellbelove is Managing Director of Blakedown Landscapes, one of the UK’s leading landscaping and civil engineering specialists. A strategic leader with over 20 years’ experience in the industry, Chris is instrumental in driving the company’s growth and performance. 

He leads Blakedown’s commercial strategy and remains closely involved in project delivery, ensuring every scheme - ranging from small play areas to multi-million-pound public realm refurbishments - is delivered to the highest standards. His in-depth knowledge of public procurement and local authority processes, combined with his commercial acumen, has helped the business consistently secure over £20 million in contracts each year. 

Chris holds degrees in Business Management and Construction Surveying. He is known for building strong, transparent relationships with clients, contractors, and landscape architects, working collaboratively to deliver outcomes that balance commercial priorities with quality and long-term value.