Chris Hollingdale
About Chris Hollingdale
Chris Hollingdale serves as the Finance Director at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in financial roles within the company and previously worked at WHSmith as a Financial Analyst.
Current Role as Finance Director
Chris Hollingdale has served as Finance Director at Legal & General since 2018. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategic financial planning within the organization. His tenure has extended for six years, during which he has contributed to the financial governance and performance of the company.
Previous Positions at Legal & General
Chris Hollingdale has held multiple positions at Legal & General prior to his current role. He worked as Head of Financial Control (GI) for one year from 2014 to 2015. He also served as Head of Financial Reporting Centre (Interim) for two months in 2015 and as Head of Statutory & Regulatory Reporting from 2013 to 2015 for two years. Additionally, he was Head of Business Partnering from 2017 to 2018 and Senior Commercial Business Partner from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Chris Hollingdale studied at the University of York, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics & Finance from 2002 to 2005. He furthered his professional qualifications at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, enhancing his expertise in finance and accounting.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Legal & General, Chris Hollingdale worked as a Financial Analyst at WHSmith for seven months in 2005 to 2006. This position provided him with foundational experience in financial analysis and reporting, contributing to his subsequent roles in financial management.