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Chris Elkins has extensive work experience in finance and operations roles. Chris is currently the Finance Director - EMEA at Wilsonart, a position they have held since March 2021. Prior to this, they were the UK Finance Lead at Wilsonart UK from September 2019 to February 2021. Before joining Wilsonart, Elkins worked at Ricardo as the Head of Finance and Operations, Ricardo Innovations, managing R&D projects and initiatives from March 2016 to August 2019. Chris also served as the Director of Finance, Shared Services, and Industries at Enham Trust, a disability charity, from October 2013 to February 2016. Elkins was the Director of Finance and Manufacturing at Teknoflex Interconnect Solutions Ltd, the UK's largest manufacturer of flexible circuits, from January 2013 to October 2013. Chris has also held interim management and general training roles at PETA Ltd from September 2012 to December 2012. Elkins gained significant experience at Apollo Fire Detectors Limited, serving as the Business Operations Director from June 2007 to August 2012 and the Operations (Manufacturing) Director from July 1998 to June 2007. Chris played a key role in HR, quality, conformance, IT, and lean enterprise team initiatives during their tenure. Elkins began their career in various accounting roles at Plessey Avionics in 1979.

Chris Elkins attended Havant Grammar School from 1971 to 1977. After graduating from high school, they attended Havant Sixth Form College from 1977 to 1979. At Havant Sixth Form College, they studied A Levels in English, Economics, and Maths.

Furthermore, Chris Elkins has obtained a certification as a Chartered Management Accountant from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. However, the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.