Adrian Attwood ACR is Executive Director and Chairman of one of the UK’s largest conservation contractors, DBR Limited, overseeing the preservation and restoration of many of our nation’s most significant historic buildings and monuments. An Accredited Conservator with over 35 years’ experience, Adrian combines hands-on conservation knowledge with strategic leadership across the craft, heritage, and construction sectors.

Adrian is also President of Stone Federation Great Britain, where he champions best practice, sustainability, and skills development across the natural stone industries. Passionate about supporting craftspeople and the handing down of traditional skills, Adrian has dedicated much of his career to promoting excellence, training, and professional standards in heritage conservation. As a Trustee of QEST, he brings his deep commitment to sustaining the UK’s craft and cultural heritage and nurturing the next generation of makers and conservators.