Chris has spent over 15 years living and working in Asia, predominantly Japan. Following a successful career in the UK with Marks & Spencer PLC, WH Smith PLC and founding his own business, Chris was the CEO of the US$1.5bn QVC Japan. He has worked across many fields with Bain Capital and McKinsey in Japan and Taiwan. Chris had experience in Private Equity with Better Capital before launching a Hotel Chocolat franchise in Japan in 2018.