Chris Bennett
About Chris Bennett
Chris Bennett serves as the Head of Testing, Environments and Engineering (Autonomy) at Wickes, where he has worked since 2019. He holds an MBA from the University of Warwick and has extensive experience in managing technical teams and e-commerce solutions across various retail sectors.
Work at Wickes
Chris Bennett serves as the Head of Testing, Environments, and Engineering (Autonomy) at Wickes. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's operations in Watford. In his role, he leads a team of engineers dedicated to specialist development work, particularly in supporting the separation programme of WickesIT from Travis-Perkins. His responsibilities include managing both single team delivery and multi-team releases, as well as coordinating off-shore teams to ensure project success.
Education and Expertise
Chris Bennett has a strong educational background, having studied at Bolton School before pursuing an MBA at the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School from 1994 to 1998. He also attended Mobile Academy, further enhancing his skill set. His education complements his extensive experience in managing technical projects and teams, making him proficient in both technical and business solutions.
Background
Chris Bennett has significant experience in the retail sector, having worked across various domains including Grocery, General Merchandise, and Multichannel. This diverse background provides him with a broad perspective on e-commerce solutions. He has a strong technical foundation that supports his effective communication skills, which are essential for stakeholder management up to the Director level.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Chris Bennett has played a key role in establishing new teams and enhancing the performance of existing teams. He advocates for the use of suitable tools, processes, and technologies to deliver optimal solutions efficiently. His end-to-end experience in e-commerce solutions encompasses Mobile Apps, Web, and back-end systems such as Order Management and Retail Tills.