Chris Bingham
About Chris Bingham
Chris Bingham serves as the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis and Treasury at Travelport, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in corporate finance and audit, having held various positions at KPMG and Travelport over the years.
Current Role at Travelport
Chris Bingham currently serves as the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Treasury at Travelport. He has held this position since 2020, working in a hybrid capacity from Langley, Berkshire. In this role, he oversees financial strategies and treasury operations, ensuring the company's financial health and compliance with reporting standards.
Previous Experience at Travelport
Bingham has a significant history with Travelport, having worked in various roles since 2017. He was the Director of Group FP&A from 2017 to 2019 and served as Senior Director of FP&A and Internal Reporting for a year in 2019. During his tenure, he led financial modeling and due diligence activities during the company's Private Equity acquisition and played a key role in navigating the financial challenges posed by COVID-19.
Career Background at KPMG
Chris Bingham's career includes extensive experience at KPMG in both the UK and Australia. He began as an Audit Assistant in London from 2007 to 2009, later progressing to roles such as Assistant Manager in Audit & Assurance and Associate Director in Corporate Finance. He undertook a two-year secondment to KPMG Australia, where he contributed to the valuations practice, and played a key role in preparing valuations for various industries.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Bingham studied Economics at the University of York, earning a BSc from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education by completing the ACCA qualification, achieving FCCA status between 2007 and 2010. He received the ACCA's Silver Medal Award for his high performance on professional level papers, ranking second globally.
Key Contributions and Achievements
Throughout his career, Chris Bingham has made significant contributions to financial strategy and planning at Travelport. He led the financial review and valuation analysis for the disposal of an Indian joint venture and managed post-takeover changes in reporting and financial planning requirements following Travelport's acquisition. His involvement in IPO preparations included liaising with banking advisers and lawyers, showcasing his expertise in corporate finance.