Chris Lynham
About Chris Lynham
Chris Lynham is the Head of National Accounts - Brand & Media at Westfield and Head of Media & Client Operations, UK & Europe at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, with extensive experience in marketing and retail operations.
Current Roles at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
Chris Lynham has been serving as the Head of Media & Client Operations at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, covering the UK and Europe, since 2019. His role includes overseeing media strategies and client operations across the region. Based in London, he leads initiatives to enhance media presence and optimize client operations.
Head of National Accounts at Westfield
In addition to his role at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Chris Lynham has been with Westfield since 2013 as the Head of National Accounts - Brand & Media. His responsibilities involve managing national accounts and overseeing brand and media-related activities. His extensive experience in commercialization and sales has been instrumental in his success in this position.
Career at Westfield
Prior to his current roles, Chris Lynham worked at Westfield as the National Manager - Commercialisation & Sales from 2006 to 2012. In this position, he focused on commercial strategies and sales operations, contributing significantly to the company's growth. His tenure at Westfield underscores his expertise in managing large scale commercial operations.
Early Career at BAA
Chris Lynham's career began at BAA, where he held several key positions over a decade. From 1993 to 1996, he was the Retail Marketing Manager at Heathrow, followed by a role as Group Retail Marketing Manager until 1998. He then served as Retail Operations Manager until 2000, Marketing Manager - Ecommerce until 2003, and finally as Group Sponsorship Manager until 2006. These roles provided him with a diverse background in retail marketing, operations, and sponsorship management.
Education at University of Reading
Chris Lynham completed his higher education at the University of Reading, where he studied Economics from 1988 to 1991. He achieved a degree classified as 2 (1), reflecting his strong academic background in economics. This education laid the foundation for his career in marketing, sales, and management.