Chris Handley

Chris Handley has a diverse work experience spanning several roles in various companies. Chris started their career as a Solutions Architect in Capita IT Services, where they provided architecture support for education projects. Chris then co-founded and served as a Managing Director at eLink Solutions Ltd, an IT solutions and consulting company specializing in the UK education market. Chris also worked as an Enterprise Architect for the Future Williams & Glyn Team at RBS and as a Solutions Architect at Capita Asset Services and Sky Betting & Gaming. In 2014, they joined Capita Customer Management as a Wintel Architect and later moved to Capita as an Enterprise Architect, where they led large transformation programs. Chris also worked as a Sharepoint Consultant at Trustmarque. More recently, they have held roles at Rathbones Group Plc, including IT Strategy and Change Director and COO Integration and IT Strategy Director. Overall, Chris has extensive experience in IT strategy, architecture, project management, and consulting.

Chris Handley's education history includes obtaining an Executive MBA degree from Alliance Manchester Business School starting in 2023. In addition to their degree, Handley has also obtained several certifications. In 2020, they received the CISI Qualifications from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI) and became a Chartered IT Professional through BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. In 2015, Handley completed the TOGAF® Certification Program offered by The Open Group. Furthermore, they attained the Meru Certified Engineer certification from Meru Networks in 2013. Finally, in 2008, Handley obtained the PRINCE2™ 2009 Certifications from AXELOS Global Best Practice.