After leaving university and training as an accountant, Chris joined Music Hire Group and has since spent all of his career in the machine industry. Moving to Bass he then managed what was Paymaster and Toby sound which eventually became Leisure Link.

A move to CEO of BWB a design and manufacturing company and part of the Barcrest group of companies was next. Bass then sold all the leisure companies and Barcrest became part of IGT, the largest machine manufacturing company in the world. BWB was then re launched under the VIVID brand and enjoyed great success with some award winning products, and with one of the first FOBTs in the country.

After 20 years with Barcrest, further challenges came with a 3 year stint at Punch and Spirit in charge of all gaming activities as Machine and vending director . Machine income high on the agenda for the retailer but also in this period the launch of a casino site and a dedicated internet poker room.

Finally full circle back to Gamestec. Having completed over 15 years operating, 10 years manufacturing and latterly 3 years on the retail side all at senior or board level, a CV which encompasses all aspects of the machine world which gives an almost unique insight to the industry.