Chris Parr

Chris Parr has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Chris began their career at Deloitte, Haskins & Sells as a Trainee Accountant in 1987. Chris then moved on to Murray International Holdings, where they worked as a Financial Controller from 1990 to 1994. Following this, they joined Tullis Russell Papermakers Limited, where they held various roles including Chief Accountant, Finance Director, and Managing Director. Chris worked at Tullis Russell Group Limited from 2001 to 2015, serving as Group Finance Director and later as Chief Executive Officer. In 2016, they had a brief tenure as Interim Finance Director at Peak Scientific Holdings Limited before joining GAP Group Limited as Finance Director. Chris currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at GAP Group Limited.

Chris Parr attended George Heriots School from 1975 to 1984. After completing their secondary education, they enrolled at The University of Edinburgh and obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting and Business/Management from 1984 to 1987. Chris then pursued further professional development by studying at ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs, earning a CA qualification from 1987 to 1990. In 2007, Chris Parr attended INSEAD Business School to complete the Advanced Management Programme, but no end year is provided for this program.