Chris has 25 years experience in technical management positions in food manufacturing across a wide range of food sectors and disciplines. A highly motivated senior executive with board experience in medium and large sized manufacturing companies. 7 years as Technical Director with frozen and chilled food manufacturers. A good communicator and innovator with experience of technical, NPD and general management who can work in both office and factory environments as well as working in and leading multi-functional teams in the UK and overseas. An excellent track record in developing customer relationships with suppliers and UK retailers. Strong technical, quality improvement and analytical skills with a clear sense of purpose to achieve business objectives and goals within set timeframes.
| Company | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Seafood Company, Fraserburgh | Interim Head of Technical | Sept 2009 - current |
| The Seafood Company, Strathaird Salmon, Inverness | Interim Technical & Project Manager | Jan 2009 - Aug 2009 |
| The Seafood Company, Macrae Edinburgh Ltd | Interim Technical Director | Sept 2008 - Jan 2009 |
| The Seafood Company, Macrae Foods Ltd, Fraserburgh | Interim Technical Director | Feb 2008 - Aug 2008 |
| Smedleys Salads, Spalding | Interim Technical Director | Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 |
| Uniq plc, Northampton | Interim Technical Director | Jan 2006 - Dec 2006 |
| Young's Bluecrest Seafood Ltd, Grimsby | Group Technical and NPD Director | 2002 - 2005 |
| Findus Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne | Director Technical Services | 1999 - 2002 |
| Nestle UK, Croydon | Group Technical Innovation Co-ordinator | 1996 - 1999 |
| Nestle R&D Centre, York | Deputy Director | 1993 - 1996 |
| Nestle Chocolate and Confections USA | Manager, Confectionery Technology | 1992 - 1993 |
| Nestle Chocolate and Confections USA | Manager, Cocoa Purchasing | 1991 - 1992 |
| Nestle R&D Centre, York | Research Manager Chocolate & Cocoa | 1985 - 1991 |
