Chris Ward

Chris Ward is an experienced business professional with a diverse background in various industries. Chris currently holds the position of Chief Transformation Officer at McBride. Prior to this role, they served as the Retail Director at Wilko from 2020 to 2022. Chris also held the position of Chief Commercial, IT and Supply Chain Officer at Jollyes- The Pet People from 2018 to 2019, where they played a leading role in the company's transformation. Chris has also worked as the Managing Director at Connect Group PLC from 2015 to 2017. In 2014, they founded CWC, a consulting firm specializing in insight and operational due diligence. Chris has also held key positions at B&Q, Accenture, Boots UK, and Marks and Spencer, where they gained valuable experience in strategy, operations, and retail management.

Chris Ward attended the University of Southampton from 1990 to 1993, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hons degree in Geography.