Chris Ayliffe, MCIM

Chris Ayliffe, MCIM has extensive work experience in marketing and business development roles. Currently, Chris is the Chief Marketing Officer at Nanitor since October 2022, responsible for leading the marketing efforts of the company. Prior to that, Chris founded Arctic Meta in January 2020, focusing on providing tailored travel solutions.

During Chris's tenure at NetApp as a Contractor - Sponsorship Management from July 2021 to July 2022, they managed the sponsorships of global franchises such as Aston Martin Formula One Team, Ducati MotoGP, and Porsche Formula E. Chris developed sponsorship strategies, implemented them for major sponsors, and conducted full digital marketing mix management.

From June 2020 to June 2022, Chris served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Traveo Iceland, where they developed and implemented marketing strategies for tailor-made travel solutions across global markets, aiming to deliver premium travel experiences. Growth was achieved through various marketing channels like SEO, content marketing, email marketing, social media marketing, and PR.

Chris also worked as a Consultant at ThinkGeoEnergy from January 2021 to June 2021, overseeing marketing and business development activities. They focused on advertising reevaluation, setting strategy, and implementing SEO transformations.

Earlier in their career, Chris held positions such as Head Of Marketing at Guide to Iceland, Digital Marketing Manager at Burness Paull LLP, and Digital Marketing Executive and Global Client Relations Graduate at Standard Life Investments.

Before transitioning into marketing roles, Chris gained experience in delegation management at Enriching Cultural Experiences (ECE), working as both a Delegation Manager Coordinator and a Delegation Manager from June 2012 to August 2013.

Overall, Chris Ayliffe, MCIM has demonstrated expertise in marketing, digital marketing, sponsorship management, and business development throughout their career.

Chris Ayliffe, MCIM, completed their education with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Management Studies from Nottingham University Business School, from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, they attended Bishop Stopford Secondary School from 2003 to 2010. In addition to their formal education, Chris has obtained several certifications, including the Google Analytics Advanced certification from Jellyfish Training in February 2017, the CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing (Digital Strategy) from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing in June 2016, and the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) from the CFA Institute in June 2015.