The Lost Gardens of Heligan are beloved by so many, from those who visit to the staff who uphold it.

So what happens when a new CEO swoops in to enact change on a place steeped in such history?

David Harland’s background includes stepping into the CEO role at Eden, working alongside the indomitable Sir Tim Smit.

He’s no stranger to the art of bringing together a sound financial background with ambitious, purpose-driven scaling.

So, if you’re looking to root your next growth phase in unshakeable principles, or balancing fiscal realities against a visionary mission, David’s story is proof that your most valuable metric might be one that you can’t measure on a P&L…

You will learn:

• How David pivoted from finance and “jobs for life” into leading place-based organisations like the Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• What it really takes to turn around a much-loved, but financially fragile institution without breaking the trust of staff and visitors
• Why reframing Eden as a replicable business plan unlocked global opportunities
• How mentoring, apprenticeships and programmes like A Band of Brothers shape David’s approach to leadership and social impact

🔑 Key Themes

• Purpose-Led Leadership and Authenticity
• Turnaround, Control and Rebuilding Trust
• Mentorship and Opportunity
• The Value of Social Impact
• The Power of Place

David Harland

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-harland-865a9a10/

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

https://www.heligan.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lost-gardens-of-heligan/

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