Chris Hibbs
Partner @PwC
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WORK HISTORY
Partner @PwC
Midlands, GB
I work with boards, executives and businesses supporting and challenging them as they go through change. I am an experienced audit partner which gives me a thorough grounding in accounting, controls, risk and governance. However I also have broader experience working with clients on M&A, change, culture, cost reduction and international expansion. I have worked in China, India, CEE, UAE, Brazil, North America, Mexico and most of Europe. My sector experience is automotive, manufacturing, food, fmcg, distribution, real estate, construction, house building, charities and retail. Call me if you need help with a business that is going through change or if you want some honest straightforward advice and collaborative approach.
EDUCATION
Birmingham University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRIS HIBBS
A senior professional services partner who leads strategic initiatives to transform businesses, particularly concerning cultural and organizational change and cost reduction programmes for example increasing productivity by 20% for teams between 30 and 300 heads and saving 15 to 20% on cost bases of between £2m and £200m. Experienced in international assignments, including establishing new businesses and supporting M&A and disposal activity. A qualified accountant and auditor.Broad industry experience, including automotive, manufacturing, FMCG, retail distribution, and real estate in regions including the UK, China, South East Asia, India, Brazil, UAE, North America, and Europe; a highly effective global networker with contacts in all of these regions. Expert in financial reporting and governance, controls and risk management requirements. Able to steer business leaders through crises, such as fraud and cyber incidents and has led risk management matters for PwC.An impressive track record of successful business leadership, having grown revenues and performance within PwC’s UK-wide automotive and manufacturing team, achieving a 50% revenue growth to £120m annually over three years. Operating effectively at board, C-suite, and executive levels across various businesses, with an inclusive and decisive approach, having been central to the appointment of new chairs. Further governance experience gained having chaired various committees including chair appointment, remuneration, audit and finance. Leading successful resolution of reputational and disciplinary matters.
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