Chris Smout

Chris Smout is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in events marketing across various sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Events Marketing Executive at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers since June 2016, Chris oversees marketing for lectures, seminars, conferences, and the flagship Formula Student competition. Prior roles include being a Senior Marketing Manager at Understanding ModernGov, where Chris managed a team of six marketers, and a Marketing Executive at MIS Training Institute, focusing on fraud and security conferences. Chris has a strong background in marketing strategy, KPI monitoring, and team leadership, complemented by a BA in German from Queen Mary University of London.