Chris J.
Human Resource Consultant
Professional Value
Chris is a human Resource Consultant who helps FTSE 100 CEOs and board teams navigate mergers, acquisitions and large‑scale restructuring. He delivered HR due diligence and integration strategy for a multi‑million‑pound aerospace acquisition and built an employee‑relations programme that unified two manufacturing sites, reducing redundancy risk and accelerating post‑deal integration. His board‑level roles have spanned automotive, energy and public‑sector organisations across the UK and internationally.
Executive Profile
Chris is a broadly based human resource professional, who has held board-level integral strategic and operational roles in major multi-national, multi-site, multi-union, blue chip businesses in the automotive, electronics, manufacturing, printing & packaging sectors. Since establishing as an independent consultant, he has had significant assignments in the energy, aerospace and public sectors.
He is a law graduate and employment law specialist with wide experience, both in the UK and internationally, of start-ups, mergers, acquisitions, divestment and change management programmes.
Chris is fully flexible between hands-on operational interim management assignments and strategic consultancy roles. He has experience in key business and industry sectors. His adaptable and flexible approach readily lends itself to development in new directions.
Recent projects include:
- FTSE 100 gas exploration & pipeline business - Interim Head of HR Operations
- Global first tier automotive supplier - developed employee relations strategy for the merger of two manufacturing sites
- Government agency - HR mentor in a major change programme, including the design and delivery of a new performance management and reward system; large redundancy programme; and preparation for privatisation
- Global aerospace business - led the HR due diligence for a multi-million pound aerospace business acquisition, including development of the next steps strategy for the integration of the two businesses
- FTSE 100 energy business - HR lead for a major business restructuring and change project, with particular focus on divestment, organisation design, communication and implementation strategy
- Leading employment law consultancy - support to a large range of enterprises on contractual and employment law issues
Core Competencies
Human Resources
Chris is a broadly based human resource professional with experience in board-level strategic and operational roles in major multi-national businesses.
He has worked in various sectors, including automotive, electronics, and manufacturing.
Chris provides expertise in human resources, including start-ups, mergers, and acquisitions.
Change Management
Chris has significant experience in change management, having worked on various projects in the UK and internationally.
He has developed and implemented change management programs for businesses, including those in the energy, aerospace, and public sectors.
Chris is adaptable and flexible in his approach to change management.
Mergers And Acquisitions
Chris is an employment law specialist with wide experience in mergers and acquisitions, including start-ups, divestment, and change management programs.
He has worked on various mergers and acquisitions projects, both in the UK and internationally, and has provided expertise in employment law issues.
Chris is skilled in developing and implementing strategies for mergers and acquisitions.