Chris Holness

Chris Holness is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in network operations and management. Currently serving as Head of Network Operations at Capita since June 2016, Chris oversees a 24/7 Network Operations Center supporting critical UK Public Sector MPLS Networks, managing a team of over 70 analysts, engineers, and consultants across the UK and India. Previous roles include Engineering Manager at Holiday Extras, Network Architecture Manager, and Network Deployment Manager at Capita, where Chris led teams in the design, deployment, and management of network solutions for public sector clients. Chris also founded Polaris Networks, expanding its customer base, and has held positions at Atos IT Solutions and Services A/S and Bell Integration, contributing to significant IT projects and system installations. Chris holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Portsmouth.