Chris Wilkinson

Born in 1958, Chris was educated at King’s College, Taunton and Nottingham University where he gained a BSc Honours Degree in Materials Science.

He joined BAe Systems in 1980 and has held a wide range of technical and senior operational roles across different aerospace sectors within the organisation; from space to executive jets.

Chris’ current role is Director for Engineering at one of BAe Systems’ business units with operational centres in the North West of England and Scotland. He spends much of his working week commuting between these UK locations, as well as travelling to operational centres abroad.

He has attended senior management leadership programmes at Ashridge, London Business School and at Insead. He is a qualified Chartered Engineer and besides serving as a trustee for WHCS since 1998, he is also a non-executive director of several regional charity-based organisations linked to healthcare, technology and manufacturing.

Chris is married with one son and lives in Heswall, Wirral. Outside his busy professional career, his main interests include golf and cycling.