Chris Harris has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Chris is currently working as the Crew Recruitment Manager at Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, where they have been since 2022. Prior to this, Chris worked at the Urban Land Institute from 2018 to 2021, serving in roles such as Vice President of Communications (Global) and Director of Marketing and Communications (EMEA). Chris also worked at Clipper Round the World Yacht Race as the Global Communications Manager from 2017 to 2018. In 2016, Chris worked as a Senior Account Director/Client Director at Cascade Communications Ltd.
Chris's earlier work experience includes being a Race Crew Member at Clipper Ventures plc - Clipper Round the World Yacht Race from 2015 to 2016. Chris also worked as a Senior Consultant at Bell Pottinger from 2014 to 2015, providing strategic advice and support to clients in the Local Government & Planning Unit. Prior to that, Chris worked at SSE plc in various roles from 2010 to 2014, including Planning Policy Manager (UK) and Communications Manager (Major Projects England and Wales). Chris'searliest recorded work experience was as an Account Manager at PPS Group from 2006 to 2010, where they provided public affairs guidance and communication strategies for clients in the property industry.
Overall, Chris Harris has demonstrated a range of skills and experiences in communications, public affairs, and strategic planning throughout their career.
Chris Harris has a comprehensive education history. Chris attended St Bartholomew's School in Newbury from 2000 to 2002, where they completed their A Levels. Chris then went on to the University of Warwick from 2002 to 2005, earning a BA (Hons) degree in History and Politics. Later, they pursued further education at the University of the West of England from 2014 to 2016, where they obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Urban and Rural Planning. In addition to their formal education, Chris has also obtained certifications in areas such as Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion, Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues, and Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences from LinkedIn.
January, 2022 - present
June, 2017
August, 2015
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