Chris Powell
Chris Powell is NESTA's Chair. In the public sphere, his experience includes chairing the Institute of Public Policy Research think tank; The British Council's Creative Industries Advisory Panel; Ealing Hammersmith and Hounslow Health Authority; and Vice Chair of the Public Diplomacy Board. He serves on the Government's Science Forum and the Board of Riverside Studios.
In the commercial world, Chris's experience includes non-executive directorships at UBM, Dr Foster, and Renew. He is a member of the Advisory Panel at PWC.
Chris comes from an advertising background. He was a founder of the advertising agency BMP DDB and went on to become its chief executive and then chairman.