Ben Chris

Ben Chris, FCA, serves as the Director of Finance Shared Services for Hilton, leading the Finance Shared Service team for hotels in the UAE since July 2018. Previously, Ben's tenure at GSK spanned nearly a decade, with roles including Financial Controller for the GCC and Near East Pharma, where governance improvements and financial management for a £400m business were key responsibilities. Ben's experience extends to project management and auditing within various organizations, including a significant role in global supply chain transformation and internal audits at GSK. Prior positions include Internal Auditor at Littlejohn, Finance Delegate for the British Red Cross's tsunami relief project, and Finance Director for a humanitarian aid programme by Merlin. Ben holds an MSc in International Development from the University of Bath, an ACA/FCA qualification from ICAEW, and a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Biology from The University of Manchester.