Chris May

Chris May has a diverse work experience ranging from their role as Founder and Managing Director at Mayden, a digital healthcare company, to their role as Founder of iO Academy. Chris also served as the Managing Director of Mayden House Pty Ltd and Business Director of Business Against Poverty. Prior to these roles, they worked as a Managing Consultant at Finnamore Ltd and held various positions, including Director of Information, Planning & Contracting at Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Chris also served as a Senior Fellow at the University of Cambridge and worked as an Electrical Engineer at Cadbury plc. Chris started their career as an intern at the United Nations.

Chris May attended Bury Grammar School from 1974 to 1981. Following this, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering from the University of Leicester from 1981 to 1984. Later, in 1985 to 1986, Chris completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing, Management, and Design from the University of Cambridge.