Chris Dryden
Chief Executive Officer, Avacta Analytical
Chris joined Avacta group as Commercial Director in September 2007, and since moved to become the CEO of Avacta Analytical in 2010. After gaining an undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering Chris commenced his career working with innovative engineering technologies. Chris has since worked in a range technical and commercial management positions within a number of high tech businesses enabling him to gain significant international business experience, including the management of global sales and marketing networks. He is experienced in developing and implementing market entry and growth strategies for high value product offerings. Chris spent one year based in China as a secondment to individually expand Asian business for his then employer. In addition to a BEng Chris also holds an MBA from Imperial College, London.