Chris Volante

Chris Volante is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in technology vendor management and IT service delivery. Currently serving as the Technology Vendor Management Lead at Coles Group since September 2023, Chris previously held positions including Senior IT Vendor Manager at RMIT University and AD&M Supplier Manager at Aviva, where Chris led teams to manage substantial vendor relationships and contract negotiations. Key achievements include establishing a formal supplier management framework and delivering significant cost savings at the Financial Conduct Authority. Chris's career spans diverse roles in organizations such as Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and NHS Blood and Transplant, underpinned by a degree in English Literature from the University of Birmingham.