Chris Bates

Chris Bates is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in account management and business development across various sectors. Currently serving as an EMEA Partner Account Manager at insightsoftware since May 2022, Chris oversees more than 70 partners across EMEA and Asia Pacific. Previous roles include Channel Account Manager at IPCortex, managing collaborative partner relationships, and Channel Manager at Ricoh UK, leading IT and Communication Services routes to market. Chris also held positions at OKI UK, Canon (UK) Ltd, and Vohkus, focusing on strategic management and sales within technical and printing solutions. Notable early career experience includes senior roles at BT IT Services and GSM PLS, demonstrating a strong track record in relationship management and solution delivery. Chris holds an HND in Business IT from the University of Bedfordshire.