Christopher Rainford

Christopher Rainford has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Christopher has worked at Plug Power since 2020, where they held the positions of Senior Director Advanced Sourcing, Director Product Strategy & Planning, Director Advanced Sourcing, and Sourcing Director - UK and Europe.

Before joining Plug Power, Rainford worked at Johnson Matthey from 2016 to 2020. Christopher served as a Business Director, leading a team focused on fuel cell components and catalysts. Christopher was later promoted to Global Commercial Director, responsible for sales and marketing across multiple markets.

Rainford also served on the boards of the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association and HydrogenHub from 2016 to 2019.

Prior to their roles at Johnson Matthey, Rainford worked at William Blythe Limited from 2014 to 2016 as a Global Marketing Manager and Business Development Manager. Christopher was responsible for strategy development, product innovation, and marketing communications.

Rainford started their career at Pentagon Chemicals as a Business Manager, where they specialized in custom synthesis and toll manufacturing services. Christopher worked there from 2005 to 2013.

Before that, they worked at C6 Solutions Ltd as a Sales & Marketing Manager from 2004 to 2005 and Contract Chemicals Ltd as a Business Development Manager from 2000 to 2004. Christopher also had previous roles at Contract Chemicals Ltd as a Sales Manager and Marketing Executive.

Rainford's early career began at Pilkington as a Research Scientist from 1991 to 1993.

Throughout their career, Rainford has demonstrated their expertise in business development, marketing, sales, and leadership, particularly in the fuel cell and chemical industries.

Christopher Rainford completed their education at the University of Bath. Christopher earned their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Chemistry from 1989 to 1993. Christopher later pursued further studies and obtained a PhD in Chemistry from 1993 to 1997. Prior to their university education, Christopher attended Allerton Grange High School, but no specific degree or field of study is provided.