Chris Jinks

Chris Jinks has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Chris is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Vitacress since August 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Pro Bono Advisor for All Together, providing advisory services for U.K. SMEs. In 2017, they took on the role of Chair of Governors at New Marston Primary School.

Chris spent a significant part of their career at McCormick & Company, where they held multiple roles. From 2016 to 2022, they served as the President EMEA, responsible for the EMEA region's leadership and operations. Before that, they were the Vice President Commercial Divisions EMEA, focusing on transforming the company's performance culture. Chris also served as the Vice President Industrial Group EMEA and General Manager UK and Ireland on an interim basis.

Additionally, Chris owned and operated Chris Jinks Associates Ltd from 2011 to 2012. Prior to this, they were the Managing Director UK at ghd and oversaw the growth turnaround of the business. Chris also held the role of Managing Director, Confectionery, Drinks & Snacks at Jenks in 2009.

Before their time at ghd and Jenks, Chris worked at Kraft Foods Group, where they held various positions such as GM Ireland and Sales Director UK, VP Sales Europe & Sales Director UK, Sales Director UK, and Supply Chain Director UK and Ireland.

Chris began their career in 1993 at Kraft Foods Group and held UK and International Sales and Marketing roles. Prior to this, they worked at Terry's of York as a Marketing Manager and National Account Manager.

Overall, Chris Jinks has amassed a wealth of experience in leadership, strategy, and operations across different industries.

Chris Jinks attended City University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecomonics. Additionally, they also attended Kettering Grammar School, though no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.