Chris is a well-known economic commentator and is regularly quoted in international business and broadcast press, and frequently speaks at conferences on global economic issues.

Chris joined the company via an acquisition in 2008, and has played a major role in developing the firm’s world-leading business surveys and economic indicator products, including the PMI series. PMI surveys now encompass all major economies and are commonly cited as some of the most important sources of economic information available to central banks, financial markets and business decision makers.

He studied Economics at the University of Nottingham and Economic Development at the University of Manchester.