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Chris is an experienced executive leader who is hugely passionate about driving organisations forward and helping others to be successful and realise their full potential through genuine people-centred leadership. With twenty years leading teams, Chris has considerable experience in senior leadership roles in the areas of sport and recreation, customer experience, venues, events and organisational change. His personal highlights have included delivering the completion of Council’s high-value transformation programme to support the recovery of Christchurch, and leading the operational team driving the $167m redevelopment of the Christchurch Town Hall. Chris is an authentic, enthusiastic and positive facilitator who thrives on connecting with others. He knows how to make things happen by developing leaders, empowering teams, building strong relationships and keeping people engaged. 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