What people are saying
Chris was instrumental in helping Bloom ESG through a strategic re-direction. His expert coaching around strategic direction and growth has not only equipped us with the tools to accelerate in our next phase but also brought everyone together on the same page – making us laser focused to succeed. Thank you Chris!
Amanda Ackerman
Co-founder, Bloom ESG
Few people have the opportunity to work with someone who is also a coach and mentor—but I did when I worked with Chris. He has a wealth of expertise and experience, which coupled with his very personable style, energy, and unique communication style enable him to quickly understand complex and sometimes nuanced situations and provide a blend of pragmatic advice and longer term coaching strategies. This advice is always brought to life with passion and a great sense of humour! He has had a profound impact on my career to date and he continues to provide me with hugely valuable executive coaching and ongoing mentorship as my career progresses.
Christopher Gallagher
Head of Risk UK & North Consulting Leader, EY
Chris is an extremely rare commodity in the world of professional services - an incredibly effective yet authentic leader. In our time working together, I have learnt a huge amount from Chris and have often been in awe of the way he effortlessing diagnoses strategic business problems, reads human behaviour and drives towards outcomes all while demonstrating humility, humour and boundless energy. In addition, what Chris doesn't know about selling professional services, isn't worth knowing. I'd like to see Chris as a CEO in the next 5 years because I think he'd be phenomenal. Chris also has a lot to offer any organisation and would make a fantastic Non-Executive.
Vijay K. Luthra
Founder & Director, Ceva Global
Chris is a brilliant person to work with. He’s bright, engaging and inclusive. He works with teams to develop bespoke and innovative solutions. He’s commercially minded but also very human! I’ve absolutely loved working with him as Chair at Cipfa Cco.
Professor Donna Hall
CBE (she/her)
I worked with Chris when he stepped into fill the consulting leadership role in the Experience business at a time of turbulent change. He brought clarity to the consulting team and was able to initiate a number of very interesting pieces of digital work for clients - some in existing work and others bringing incremental value. I appreciated his support in working to stabilise a complex situation.
Aimie Chapple
VP Operations at UCL: CXO | VP | Senior Partner | MD | NEDVP Operations at UCL: CXO | VP | Senior Partner | MD | NED
I worked with Chris for many years at EY and then again at PA Consulting and beyond seeing him as a valued colleague he has become a mentor and sounding board. Chris has experience in spades, but this isn't what sets him apart. He really cares. He makes time to listen which leads to clients coming back time and again because they know that when Chris is leading a programme, they will get a team that delivers the results they need. He balances the needs of the client with the needs of the individuals in his team. And as a client, Chris will always steer you towards the best possible outcome. Chris is absolutely someone I feel that I can count on and I know that I am not alone in recognising that he is a rare find in the world of professional services.
Juliet Shaw
Director of Strategic Sales, PA Consulting
Working on an engagement with Chris was an amazing experience. He nurtured and developed the engagement team in a way which I’ve rarely seen with Partners, investing the time to coach while giving us all the opportunity to contribute and grow. His mark is noticeable in the confidence we’ve carried through into our subsequent projects.
During the 4-month project, Chris led by example, reinforcing that he cared for his team’s personal and professional wellbeing while delivery excellent quality to the client and teaching us how to do so!
Leshantha Pillay
Senior Manager in Forensic & Integrity Services at EY UK