Chris Howroyd

Chris Howroyd has extensive experience in design and innovation consultancy. Chris worked as a Director at SH:24 since November 2013, focusing on improving user experience and delivering social change. Chris also worked as a Director at Howdu, an independent design and innovation consultancy, since August 2013. Chris'srole involved designing better business models, products, and systems in the health and wellbeing space.

Prior to that, Chris held various roles at the Design Council from 2008 to 2013. As the Head of Health, they secured major contracts and delivered high-impact innovation programs in the health and wellbeing sector. Chris also served as the Programme Lead for UK-wide open innovation initiatives, directing critically acclaimed national challenges and managing diverse stakeholders.

From 2006 to 2008, Chris was the Head of Design and Marketing at CM Electronics where they led a multidisciplinary team and championed the company's technology portfolio. Chris also played a crucial role in developing a new product development (NPD) process.

Before that, Chris worked at Saitek as the New Product Development Manager from 2002 to 2005. Chris'sresponsibilities included managing NPD strategies and overseeing product design, marketing, and brand development.

Earlier in their career, Chris worked as the New Product Development Lead at MV Sports & Leisure, where they led the design and development of toy and leisure ranges. Chris also worked as a Product Designer at C&E Injection Moulding on a fixed-term basis, specializing in consumer products and commercial components.

Chris started their career as a Junior Designer at Jaguar Land Rover from 1998 to 1999.

Chris Howroyd began their education in 1997 at the University of Derby, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Product Design, Innovation, and Marketing. Chris dedicated four years to this program, and successfully completed it in 2001.

After their undergraduate studies, Chris Howroyd continued to expand their knowledge and skills by enrolling at the University of Dundee. In 2005, they embarked on a Master of Philosophy (Hons) degree in Strategic Healthcare Design. This program provided him with specialized expertise in the field of healthcare design. Chris Howroyd completed their MPhil (Hons) in 2006.

Overall, Chris Howroyd's education history highlights their dedication to developing expertise in both product design, innovation, marketing, and strategic healthcare design.