Chris has been Deputy Chairman of ONE NorthEast, Chairman of NSEI, Chairman of the North East Employer Coalition and a Visiting Professor at Newcastle University Business School.

Chris has inspired and implemented several significant local partnership projects that have contributed to regional regeneration strategies. He has championed engineering skills and apprenticeship programmes and initiated many projects to support enterprise and entrepreneurs.

Chris was a founder member of NStar, a regional organisation responsible for making venture finance more available to companies in the North East. He was also Chairman of North Star Equity Investors, which is an FSA regulated fund management company that manages a fund for early stage technology businesses.

“To identify and then support the growth of the region’s most promising businesses is an opportunity to add value and contribute significant wealth to the region.”
Chris Thompson, CEO Express Group

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One North East

Former Deputy Chairman

One North East led the economic regeneration and development of the North East of England, making a significant contribution to the improving prospects of our region both economically and physically.

www.onenortheastlegacy.co.uk
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TDR

Founder Director & Former Chairman

TDR was established to work closely with engineering businesses across the region to build successful apprenticeship programmes.

www.tdrtraining.co.uk
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Alchemists

Founder Director

The Alchemists was created to support high growth companies with potential and ambition.

www.the-alchemists.com
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Entrepreneurs Forum

Founder Director

The Entrepreneurs Forum supports entrepreneurs to develop and create opportunities to grow their businesses.

www.entrepreneursforum.net
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North East Finance

Founder Director & Former Chairman

North Star was established to manage a collection of venture capital funds for the North East.

www.northeastfinance.org