Speaker Bio

Chris was appointed Director Airspace & Future Operations in March 2022. He is accountable for NATS’ work on airspace modernisation and our future operational concepts as well as supporting wider operational change across systems and tools. In addition he maintains oversight of our SESAR activities and aspects of our Military engagement to ensure we deliver aligned solutions. Chris joined NATS in 2005, validating as an ATCO in London Terminal Control before taking on a number of roles in project design, development and delivery across airspace and systems. He has also previously held operational management roles overseeing the Terminal and Area Control Operations.