Chris Wallace

Chris Wallace has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Starting in 2001 as a Mortgage Adviser at Stroud & Swindon Building Society, they then worked as a Sales Technician before taking on the role of Branch Operations Officer. Chris later became an Assistant Product Manager, responsible for mortgage pricing, relationship management, and product development. In 2010, Chris joined BCS as a Product Manager, focusing on Green IT. Chris then took on senior positions at BCS, including Senior Product Manager, with responsibility for Professional Certifications. In 2013, Chris joined UCAS as the Head of Product Management, leading strategic product management initiatives and creating product strategies. From 2017, Chris worked at Emergn as a Product Management Consultant, Principal Product Director, and Head of Product Management and Innovation. Since 2022, they have been the Head of Product Management at Property Finder. Throughout their career, Chris has been involved in driving product management excellence, delivering training, and facilitating workshops to help companies achieve their goals.

Chris Wallace has a diverse education history. Chris attended All Hallows R.C. School in Farnham, Surrey from 1990 to 1998, where they obtained C.S.E. passes in various subjects including Maths, English Lit, English Lang, Science, Physical Education, German, and History. From 1998 to 2002, Chris studied at the University of Gloucestershire, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Sports Psychology. During their time at the university, they also completed A-levels in Psychology and Sports Science, Biology, and Physical Education. In 1999 to 2003, they continued their studies at the University of Gloucestershire, earning a BSc degree in Psychology and Sport. Chris further pursued their education in leadership and management, obtaining an F.S.A degree from the Institute of Leadership and Management in 2009 to 2010. In 2015, they completed the Product Management Pathway at VFQ. Additionally, Chris has obtained various certifications, including VFQ Product Manager from Emergn in 2022, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) from Scrum Alliance in 2021, VFQ Foundations from Emergn in 2021, and Agile Product Management Pathway from Emergn Limited in 2015.