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Chris Skirrow is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in External Audit, Corporate Governance, Management Consulting, and more. He has held key positions at AB Services, Catalyste+, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, among others. Skirrow has also served on the boards of several organizations, including Catalyste+ and Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology.

Credentials

  • ACA
    INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES
    Dec, 1979
    - May, 2026
  • CPA (Canada)
    Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)

Experience

  • AB Services
    • Burlington Ontario, Canada
    • Chief Representative- North America
      • Sep 2013 - Present
      • Burlington Ontario, Canada

      AB Services is a Russia based specialist in Recruitment and Executive Search for the Russian market. I am the key point of contact for North American companies that are establishing or building their operations in Russia and am responsible for relationships and coordination with the AB Services Russian team.

    • Canada
    • International Affairs
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Board Member
      • Sep 2017 - Present

      Catalyste+ (formerly CESO/SACO) is a not-for-profit organisation that utilizes the skills and experience of Volunteer Advisors to catalyze and strengthen sustainable social and economic growth for communities in Canada and globally."Stronger Economies Better Lives

    • Finance and Audit Committee Chairman
      • Sep 2019 - Present

    • Russian Federation
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Independent Director
      • Mar 2013 - Feb 2022

      Member of the Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Audit Committee

    • Member of the Board
      • Mar 2013 - Feb 2022

  • Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association
    • Toronto, Canada Area, Moscow Russia.
    • Member
      • Aug 2001 - Aug 2021
      • Toronto, Canada Area, Moscow Russia.

  • MVideo
    • Moscow, Russian Federation
    • Independent Director
      • 2016 - 2017
      • Moscow, Russian Federation

      Member of the Board and Chairman of the audit committee

  • PricewaterhouseCoopers CEE
    • Prague- Czech Republic
    • Partner
      • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
      • Prague- Czech Republic

      Czech Assurance Practice LeaderAlso responsible for experienced recruitment (Partner/Director) for Central and Eastern Europe andCentral and Eastern Europe Ethics and Business Conduct Leader

  • PricewaterhouseCoopers Russia
    • Moscow, Russian Federation
    • Partner, Consumer and Industrial Products (CIPS)
      • Jul 2001 - Dec 2010
      • Moscow, Russian Federation

      Leading the cross line of service development of the Russian CIPS practice focussing primarily on Retail and Consumer Products. Serving major Russian and MNC clients. Advising companies on inbound investment, public offerings, diagnostic reviews, transition to international standards, controls and governance issues.

    • Assurance Leader
      • Aug 1998 - Jul 2001
      • Istanbul

      Partner leading the assurance practice and technical Partner Responsible for all aspects of audit service delivery to clients and for ensuring quality of our audits while aiming to exceed client expectations. Personal portfolio of major MNC's and large Turkish companies/groups. Advising on inbound foreign investment

    • Partner
      • Sep 1987 - Jul 1998
      • Hamilton, Ontario

      Admission to Partnership July 1990. Assurance Partner for Canadian private and public companies, US subsidiaries. Business acquisition reviews and due diligence. Sustainable economic development and community financial planning for Canadian First Nations

Education

  • 1972 - 1975
    Aberystwyth University
    BSc, Environmental Sciences
  • 1970 - 1972
    Howardian High School, Cardiff

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