Hilary McGrady
2025
Hilary became Director-General of the National Trust in 2018. She has worked for the Trust since 2006, first as Regional Director for Northern Ireland, then for Wales, and then London and the South-East. In 2014, she was appointed Chief Operating Officer. Originally trained in graphic design, Hilary’s career began in brand and marketing for the drinks industry. In 1998, she was appointed Director of a national arts charity, then CEO of Belfast’s bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2002.
My Sessions
A land use framework: powering the change in farming and nature?
Sue Pritchard
Hilary McGrady
Andy Cato
Tom Bradshaw
Dustin Benton
One of the key questions around a Land Use Framework is how farming can play a big role in delivering nature and climate targets, with or without taking land out of production. But what role should ‘management change’ play? Regenerative, nature-friendly farming – as part of a wider, more sustainable approach to food production – […]
Are you Beaver-ready? How beavers can boost your farm resilience
Craig Bennett
Hilary McGrady
Richard Allan
Dr Angelika von Heimendahl
Gerhard Schwab
Panellists will discuss how beavers’ return can promote the resilience of farm businesses, from securing management payments, to supporting drought resilience to delivering nature recovery with its related tourism opportunities. Hear from speakers who have beavers on their land – both intentionally and unintentionally, and those who work with them to support beavers and the […]