Chris Atkinson
Group Proposition and Strategy Director at Benchmark Capital- Claim this Profile
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Peter Hamilton
I've worked with Chris for more than 12 years, and seen him thrive and grow in different roles over that time. He blends insight from customers, technology, distributors to create compelling and practical propositions. He can take a wider view but is also comfortable getting involved in the detail. He's also very happy to take on new challenges in areas outside his existing experience, has a clear focus on developing the teams he leads, and evidences a prodigious work ethic...
Matthew Clarke
Chris is a highly motivated, detailed, passionate and personable person who I have had the pleasure to work with both alongside and as my manager over a 5 year period at Zurich. Chris has great strategic vision and has the ability to build and galvanise teams to work towards bringing this vision to life. This, coupled with his focus, determination, ability to think laterally to solutionize and infectious enthusiasm makes Chris a real pleasure to work for. Chris has a passion for innovation and technology and his knowledge in this area is vast. On a personal note, as my manager, Chris has supported my career development significantly and I’ve learnt a great deal from him. It would be a pleasure to work with Chris again in the future
Peter Hamilton
I've worked with Chris for more than 12 years, and seen him thrive and grow in different roles over that time. He blends insight from customers, technology, distributors to create compelling and practical propositions. He can take a wider view but is also comfortable getting involved in the detail. He's also very happy to take on new challenges in areas outside his existing experience, has a clear focus on developing the teams he leads, and evidences a prodigious work ethic...
Matthew Clarke
Chris is a highly motivated, detailed, passionate and personable person who I have had the pleasure to work with both alongside and as my manager over a 5 year period at Zurich. Chris has great strategic vision and has the ability to build and galvanise teams to work towards bringing this vision to life. This, coupled with his focus, determination, ability to think laterally to solutionize and infectious enthusiasm makes Chris a real pleasure to work for. Chris has a passion for innovation and technology and his knowledge in this area is vast. On a personal note, as my manager, Chris has supported my career development significantly and I’ve learnt a great deal from him. It would be a pleasure to work with Chris again in the future
Peter Hamilton
I've worked with Chris for more than 12 years, and seen him thrive and grow in different roles over that time. He blends insight from customers, technology, distributors to create compelling and practical propositions. He can take a wider view but is also comfortable getting involved in the detail. He's also very happy to take on new challenges in areas outside his existing experience, has a clear focus on developing the teams he leads, and evidences a prodigious work ethic...
Matthew Clarke
Chris is a highly motivated, detailed, passionate and personable person who I have had the pleasure to work with both alongside and as my manager over a 5 year period at Zurich. Chris has great strategic vision and has the ability to build and galvanise teams to work towards bringing this vision to life. This, coupled with his focus, determination, ability to think laterally to solutionize and infectious enthusiasm makes Chris a real pleasure to work for. Chris has a passion for innovation and technology and his knowledge in this area is vast. On a personal note, as my manager, Chris has supported my career development significantly and I’ve learnt a great deal from him. It would be a pleasure to work with Chris again in the future
Peter Hamilton
I've worked with Chris for more than 12 years, and seen him thrive and grow in different roles over that time. He blends insight from customers, technology, distributors to create compelling and practical propositions. He can take a wider view but is also comfortable getting involved in the detail. He's also very happy to take on new challenges in areas outside his existing experience, has a clear focus on developing the teams he leads, and evidences a prodigious work ethic...
Matthew Clarke
Chris is a highly motivated, detailed, passionate and personable person who I have had the pleasure to work with both alongside and as my manager over a 5 year period at Zurich. Chris has great strategic vision and has the ability to build and galvanise teams to work towards bringing this vision to life. This, coupled with his focus, determination, ability to think laterally to solutionize and infectious enthusiasm makes Chris a real pleasure to work for. Chris has a passion for innovation and technology and his knowledge in this area is vast. On a personal note, as my manager, Chris has supported my career development significantly and I’ve learnt a great deal from him. It would be a pleasure to work with Chris again in the future
Experience
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Benchmark Capital
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Group Proposition and Strategy Director
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Group Business Development Director
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Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
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Industry Consulting Adviser
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Apr 2021 - Oct 2021
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Cover-More Group
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Insurance
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300 - 400 Employee
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Head of Strategy and Business Development EMEA / Cover-More Group
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
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Zurich Insurance
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Switzerland
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director of Direct and Wealth
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
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Managing Director of Direct
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Dec 2017 - Jan 2020
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Managing Director of Consumer Distribution
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Mar 2017 - Jan 2020
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Head of Proposition Innovation
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
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Retail Protection Proposition Manager
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2013 - Jan 2016
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Protection Sales Development Manager
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May 2007 - 2013
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Royal London
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Partnerships Manager
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Nov 2005 - May 2007
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Bupa
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategic Relationship Manager (National)
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Jul 2001 - Nov 2005
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Friends Provident
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Financial Consultant
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Jul 1996 - Jul 2001
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Legal & General
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Consultant
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Oct 1993 - Jul 1996
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