Canopy
Christopher Hutchinson has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Starting in 2007, they began their career with Unilever UK & Ireland as a Financial Management Intern, where they focused on implementing a SAP migration program and developing management information for the Export team.
Christopher then joined Aldi UK Ltd in 2008 as part of the Area Manager Graduate Scheme, where they led an operational team of 40 and achieved significant sales growth through initiatives that improved the brand's local perception.
In 2009, Hutchinson returned to Unilever and took on roles such as Customer Transactions Finance Analyst and Global Supply Chain Finance Analyst, where they developed cost budgeting processes and designed insightful management information.
From 2013 to 2018, they worked at Bupa Global, initially as a Finance Business Partner in various roles. Christopher later became the Head of Finance for Commercial & Bupa Global North America, driving the trading performance of the Corporate segment, which constituted a significant portion of the company's revenue.
In 2018, Hutchinson joined Neat Nutrition as the Chief Financial Officer and stayed there until 2019. Christopher then worked as an Advisor at Desk Village, contributing to a new co-working concept focused on small town and village locations.
Christopher'smost recent roles include Chief Financial Officer at Canopy from 2019 to 2021, where they played a key role in building an ecosystem for renters, and currently, as an Advisor at Topia, a company aiming to empower individuals to reach financial independence.
Christopher Hutchinson attended Imberhorne School from 1998 to 2005. Following that, from 2004 to 2005, they studied at Marymount International School, The American School in London. Christopher then pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Science from The University of Sheffield, graduating in 2008. From 2010 to 2012, Christopher attended The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, although specific details regarding their degree or field of study are not provided.
Canopy
Canopy exists to make renters visible, to give them an identity, and to improve their rental lives. Canopy makes the rental process more affordable, more transparent and more financially rewarding. Canopy Renters carry their rental reputation with them wherever they go, making them an easier choice to rent to. We innovate to continue to helpRenters move more freely and reach greater financial freedom. It means getting to a point where Renters have more money in their pockets and can live the life they want to live.