Chris Larkin

Chris Larkin joined IVCC in January 2017 as Head of Communications and External Relations.  As a member of the company’s executive team, Chris is responsible for the organisation’s marketing, public relations and stakeholder relations and leads a number of strategic project for IVCC including ZERO by 40. Chris Larkin has over 20 years’ experience in leading communication and engagement strategies across private and public sector organisations.

Prior to joining IVCC, Chris spent 6 years as Director of Communications at Salford University managing their PR, internal communications, digital communications and public affairs programmes in the UK and overseas.  Previous roles include Head of Brand and Communications at Marks & Spencer plc, Account Director at Hill + Knowlton Strategies and Senior Press Officer at Nationwide Building Society. Chris is a graduate of UNCLAN (University of Central Lancashire) and holds a B.A Hons (2:1) in Politics and Geography.