Chris Watkins
CEO
At home
Jane and I have been married for 28 years and have a terrific son called Harry. We live near the Surrey Hills and I spend my free time exploring them with my dog, Monty. When I am not doing that I am a lay Minister with a local Church.
At work
I am the CEO of Sevenhill and have enjoyed seeing the business grow and develop. At one point Sevenhill was only a dream and to see us making a difference and celebrating on the way gives me an immense sense of fulfilment. Leadership development has always been my passion and having enjoyed working virtually for 18 months I am so excited to operate in a hybrid world. I will be able to combine challenging the boundaries of what can be delivered virtually with spending time face to face with our clients.
Greatest achievement
I was an officer in the Royal Regiment of Wales and an international swimmer but I think my greatest achievement so far is leading the team who successfully turned around the finances of and so ensuring the survival of a national charity.