Chris Hoy

Chris Hoy is an experienced communications professional with a diverse background in various roles within the field. Currently serving as Communications Manager at Newcastle Building Society since March 2020, Chris has previously held similar positions at AkzoNobel and DB Regio Tyne and Wear. Other notable roles include Senior PR Account Executive at Gardiner Richardson and Communications Officer at SCHOOLS NorthEast. Chris holds a distinguished MA in Sports Journalism from the University of Sunderland and a 2:1 degree in Law from Northumbria University. Recognized for excellence in journalism, Chris received the NCTJ Student Journalist of the Year award in 2012.