Mike Fitt was formerly the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Parks for London’s Royal Parks. Mike is a lifelong horticulturist having begun his career as a Royal Parks apprentice at Regents Park. He has a special interest in community engagement through horticulture and environmental initiatives, particularly in relation to parks and green spaces. He is a keen advocate and supporter of horticultural training through apprenticeships and outreach projects. After taking early retirement in 2005 he set up the Royal Parks Guild, a membership body supporting the Royal Parks, he is the current chair. He continues to be involved with a wide range of green space organisations and community engagement projects, within London and beyond.
