Christopher is a senior advisor to International Risk in the areas of terrorism, government relations and political risk analysis with a particular focus on Middle East and China affairs.

Following a distinguished 29 year military career in the British Army; which included service in Northern Ireland where he was awarded the General Officer Commanding’s Certificate for Gallant Conduct, command of the 4th Armoured Brigade in the Gulf War in Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait for which he was made a Companion of the Bath and appointment as the Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of British Forces in Hong Kong, Christopher took up the position of Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong which he has held for the last 10 years. Under Christopher’s leadership the Chamber has grown and become an influential and respected organization in the business community both in Hong Kong and globally.

Christopher brings to International Risk a wealth of experience in working with multinationals and leading companies in developing their commercial interests in regional markets, particularly China. Advising on political and commercial risk Christopher is a frequent commentator and leading authority on a wide range of subjects including terrorism, business continuity as well as Middle East and China affairs, and government relations.