Chris Newenham

Chris Newenham has extensive work experience in the food and agriculture industry. Chris started their career in 2001 as a Farm Manager at Wilkin & Sons Ltd. In 2007, they became a Director at the same company and later took on the role of Joint Managing Director in 2016.

In 2006, Chris joined Thursday Cottage Ltd. as a Director and eventually became the Managing Director in 2014, a position they held until September 2021.

Additionally, Chris served as a Governor at Writtle University College from 2007 to 2017.

Chris Newenham has a strong background in education, with a focus on business and horticulture. In 1989, they began their education at Writtle University College, where they pursued a degree in Commercial Horticulture. This program lasted until 1992. Following this, Chris attended the University of Essex in 1994, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agriculture, with a general focus. After some time, they returned to the University of Essex in 2004 to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Business. The exact end date for this degree is not provided. Overall, Chris Newenham has a diverse educational background, encompassing both agriculture and business.