Chris joined Clarion in 2002 as a Show Manager to innovate and launch new shows into the UK Consumer market. He was appointed MD of the Enthusiast division in 2012, and since then, he has held a number of posts responsible for Clarion's key sectors, including Enthusiast, Retail, Gaming, and Digital Marketing.

Chris joined the senior management team in 2020 and was appointed EMEA CEO in 2022, with over 25 years of experience working in the industry, building and executing market-leading brands through organic launches, product development, and acquisition.  

Chris is a Fine Art graduate with a passion for the creative industry. He currently serves on the AEO UK Organisers group.