Chris Gidwell

Chris Gidwell is an experienced design professional with a robust background in industrial design and user experience. Currently serving as Vice President of Group Design at Groupe SEB, Chris has previously held significant roles at Toyota Research Institute as Head of Industrial Design & UX for robotics, and at Midea America Corp as Director of Industrial Design. Additional leadership experience includes positions at SharkNinja as VP of Industrial Design and Director of Industrial Design Engineering, alongside an earlier role as Associate at Sebastian Conran Associates Ltd. Chris holds a Master's degree in Industrial Design from De Montfort University and a Bachelor's degree in Design & Technology from Loughborough University.