Chris Collard

Chris Collard has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Chris began their career at Thames Water as an Interim Internal Audit Manager in 2014. In 2016, they worked at Crown Golf as an Interim Finance Manager. Chris then joined PwC in 2008 and held various roles, including Associate, Senior Associate, Manager, Senior Manager, and Assurance Group Leader. In 2017, they transitioned to Ascot Racecourse, where they held positions such as Senior Finance Manager, Company Secretary & Financial Controller, Financial Controller & Company Secretary, and currently serves as the Director (ARBGL), Financial Controller & Company Secretary.

Chris Collard began their education journey in 2005 at the University of Exeter, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Chris successfully completed their studies in 2008, earning a first-class classification. Following this, from 2008 to 2011, Chris attended ICAEW to complete their ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) degree. Finally, in 2023, they enrolled in ICAEW again, this time pursuing the FCA (Fellow Chartered Accountant) degree, which is currently ongoing. In terms of certifications, Chris obtained the ACA certification from ICAEW in September 2010, and more recently, in August 2023, they obtained the FCA certification.