Chris Chambers
Non-Executive Chairman
Chris has a wealth of experience leading and advising global financial institutions. He’s been a member of the Board at Oxford Science Enterprises since its inception in 2015 and became Non-Executive Chairman in February 2020.
Currently Chairman of African conglomerate Lonrho and Swiss fintech company Leonteq, Chris is also a member of the supervisory board of Swiss Prime Site and a Senior Advisor to Lone Star Europe.
Chris started his career in investment banking at Barclays de Zoete Wedd. He was then Head of European Equity Capital Markets at Credit Suisse before becoming CEO of global hedge fund Man Investments, and a member of the Man Group’s main Board.
Chris is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
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