Chris Bilton

Chris Bilton is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in various aspects of business and management. He is the Founder and Director of Skystone Consulting Ltd, a company that was based in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England.34

Professional Background

Chris Bilton has a diverse background that spans academia and business:

Academic Career:: Chris Bilton is also a Professor of Creative Industries at the University of Warwick.1 He has been involved in academia for many years, having founded the MA in Creative and Media Enterprises at Warwick in 1999 and served as its Course Director until 2008. From September 2023, he is set to become the director of the BA in Media and Creative Industries at the university.

Business Experience:: In the business world, Chris Bilton is known for his expertise in:

• Innovation
• Strategy
• Consultancy
• Business leadership
• Management2

Research and Publications

Professor Bilton's research interests include:

• Management of creative and media businesses
• Alternative approaches to organization, employment, and strategy formation in the cultural sector
• Cultural democracy and community arts
• Creativity theory
• The negative consequences of 'creativity' for organizations and individuals1

He has authored several books, including:

• "Creativities: the What, How, Where, Who and Why of the Creative Process" (2022)
• "The Disappearing Product: Marketing and Markets in the Creative Industries" (2017)
• "Handbook of Management and Creativity" (2014, co-edited)
• "Creative Strategy: reconnecting business and innovation" (co-written)1

Current Status of Skystone Consulting Ltd

It's worth noting that while Chris Bilton was the Founder and Director of Skystone Consulting Ltd, the company's current status is listed as "Dissolved".3 The company was registered at 10 Brook Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, England, IP11 7EG.34