Chris is Director of External Relations at the University of Westminster; the birthplace of British Cinema and the UK's first polytechnic with its doors opening in 1838.

Chris began his career within Advancement in 2010 at Coventry University, before joining the University of Westminster as Director of Development and Alumni Relations in 2016. Chris now leads the University's External Relations directorate, overseeing the institution's alumni engagement and development programmes; alongside the delivery of its Short Courses' provision and Corporate Partnerships' strategy. Chris also currently directs the organisation's Commercialisation portfolio and growth of the University's enterprise income.

Chris has previously worked within student recruitment and strategic planning as well as working within the Home Office's Immigration and Nationality Directorate. Chris is also a former Students' Union President and has previously worked for the Saga Group plc.