Chris Gilbert

Chris Gilbert is a veteran in the world of business, with extensive experience working in Russia both as a traveler and an in-country manager. He has a proven track record of generating more exports sales and creating new income streams within the Russian market. His fluency in Russian has been achieved through over a quarter of a century of study and practice, including an MA degree in Russian from the University of Glasgow. Chris is self-motivated with excellent organizational and analytical skills, making him an effective team builder and team player. He is also a confident communicator and presenter, with extensive experience giving conference presentations and media interviews.

Chris has a wealth of business support experience, with a notable connection to UK and Russian business support structures. He has a demonstrated track record of creating effective sales strategies and achieving/maintaining profitable P/L. Chris's creativity and business-model development skills also enable him to be a dynamic and effective thinker in any specialty.

Throughout his career, Chris has held several essential positions in various organizations, such as Project Consultant at United Concrete Canvas Russia, Advisory Board Member at NETWORK North-West Business Association, and General Manager, Russia In Your Pocket at In Your Pocket, to name a few. These positions highlight his well-rounded expertise across business development, regional development, director-level management, and commercial management roles.