The Master
Christopher Maurice Laing OBE DL
Christopher was installed as Master on 4th March 2008 before a full congregation at St Martin-within-Ludgate.
He was Educated at St Lawrence College in Ramsgate, Kent and at Hertfordshire College of Building in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
He joined John Laing plc in 1971 initially as a trainee site manager in Edinburgh. After a number of projects in Scotland, including a new distillery for Chivas Brothers in Glenlivet he moved to Rochdale and then on to Milton Keynes where he managed part of the Central Shopping Centre contract.
In 1987 he helped to establish a new joint venture with The Grosvenor Estate aimed at regenerating inner city sites for small business centres. In 1998 he was appointed Environmental Director for John Laing and has developed a keen interest in Sustainable Construction and environmental matters. He retired from John Laing plc in 2002.
The Master's Family
He served as High Sheriff of Hertfordshire in 2001/2002.and is Vice-President of the National Playing Fields Association (now known as Fields in Trust) and is President of Hertfordshire Groundwork Trust and a Trustee of The Lord's Taverners.
Christopher is married to Diana, has four children and lives in Hertfordshire. His leisure pursuits include golf, shooting, walking and holidays in Menorca.