Chris Locke

Chris Locke is an experienced business development professional with a focus on the lift solutions industry. Currently serving as the Business Development Manager at Guldmann since March 2020, Chris has played a key role in developing the 'Stepless' by Guldmann platform lift range. Prior to this, Chris held various leadership positions at Schindler Ltd (UK), including Branch Sales Director and Branch Director for the South, and was involved in new installation lift sales as an Area Sales Manager. Chris's career in sales spans multiple companies, including KONE Corporation, where responsibilities included sales training program design and sales executive roles, and Vimec Srl as UK Branch Manager. Chris’s foundational experience began in sales roles at companies such as Amtico International, Pickerings Lifts, and Swallow Lifts Ltd. Chris holds A Levels in Sociology and Communication Studies from Peter Symonds College.