CRAIG CHENEY
Senior Partner - Public Sector
With over 25 years of experience across the public and private sectors, Craig is a Senior Partner at edenseven, specialising in sustainability, place-based regeneration, and public sector transformation.
Between 2016 and 2024, Craig served as Deputy Mayor of Bristol with responsibility for Finance, City Economy, Culture and Property, where he led some of the UK's most ambitious sustainability and investment programmes, including the pioneering Bristol City Leap partnership and the creation of Goram Homes.
Building on this experience, Craig now works with local authorities, combined authorities and public sector organisations to develop governance, investment and delivery models that accelerate net zero, unlock sustainable growth and deliver lasting benefits for communities.
He combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery experience and is recognised for bringing together the public and private sectors to turn ambitious visions into practical, investable programmes.
Outside work, Craig coaches a youth cricket team, a trustee of Bristol Old Vic Theatre, a trustee of Period Friendly Places and enjoys reading and walking with his family.
