Chris Howard

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Engagement Model Offered

Day Rate; Interim / Contract

Suited to Organisational Types

Start-ups; Scale-ups; SME; Corporate

Chris is a commercial growth and scale-up leader with over 30 years of international experience helping businesses accelerate from early-stage innovation to commercial success. Having held senior leadership roles with The Royal Mint, Swarovski and Guess, he specialises in building high-growth businesses, securing investment and developing high-performing teams.

He combines strategic commercial leadership with a hands-on approach, helping organisations scale rapidly, attract funding and translate innovative technologies into successful, sustainable businesses.

Chris’ Arena

• CleanTech, Advanced Manufacturing & Consumer Brands.

• Technical Focus: Commercial Scale-Up, Business Growth, Funding Strategy, Market Development.

• Function Expertise: Executive Leadership, Business Development, Commercial Strategy, Team Building.

Superpowers

• Accelerates commercial growth from early-stage innovation to market success.

• Secures investment and funding to enable business scale-up.

• Builds high-performing teams and develops future leaders.

• Combines strategic thinking with hands-on commercial execution.

Impact in Action

• Took Mint Innovation from laboratory concept to spin-out, securing £8m in funding.

• Built a £1bn annual precious metals business at The Royal Mint.

• Helped drive the turnaround of Mamas & Papas alongside private equity investors.

Working style

• Empowering, energetic and fast-paced.

• Inspires teams to deliver ambitious commercial goals.

• Balances strategic vision with practical execution.

• Focused on delivering measurable business growth.