Christopher Palmer-Smith

Christopher Palmer-Smith has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Christopher began their career as a Buyer at Wilkinson Stores Ltd in 2006. Christopher then moved to Carphone Warehouse as a Category Manager in 2007 before joining Pitchwell Group Ltd as the Head of Buying. In 2008, they transitioned to Kybotech as the Head of Buying, and later took on the role of Senior Buyer / Category Manager at Pets at Home in 2009. In 2010, they became the Managing Director of PAW Ltd, a startup company specializing in e-commerce and wholesale for pet and wildlife products. In the same year, they also became the Head of Direct Import Buying at Pets at Home. In 2012, Christopher became the General Manager of the Pureplay Division at Ideal Shopping Direct, overseeing sales, marketing, and operations. Christopher then joined Kybotech again in 2014 as the Commercial Director, before being promoted to Group COO in 2015. Christopher's most recent roles include being a Director at TimberX, STORE MORE GARDEN BUILDINGS LIMITED, and Bobbin Bicycles, all starting in 2021. Overall, Christopher has demonstrated their ability to lead and manage teams, develop and execute strategies, and drive business growth in various industries.

Christopher Palmer-Smith attended Bradford Grammar School from 1986 to 1995, where they focused on French Studies. Following this, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Information Systems from the University of Lincoln, completing their education there from 1995 to 1999.