Chris specialises in supporting SMEs by strengthening their operations; helping them shape their Board and Management structures to drive performance and deliver optimal margins.  He draws on extensive career in industry operating at Board level, primarily in manufacturing businesses, including ICI, Wolstenholme International, Foss and API.

Chris has worked in Executive Search at Director level since 2008. Alongside his role as an Associate Director for Rowan, he also works as a director of Greystone Management – a successful management consultancy group – which supports change management and the development of leadership teams.

An alumnus of INSEAD and a fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, Chris has an active non-executive portfolio, and can offer Rowan’s customers a range of complementary services to Rowan’s core Search and Assessment capabilities. Clients and candidates can gain valuable insights from his broad experience across a wide range of business sectors.

When he’s not working Chris is an active sportsman, playing tennis and golf regularly.