Christopher White
About Christopher White
Christopher White serves as the VP of Finance at Kindred USA, where he leads finance initiatives for significant projects. He has a background in finance and leisure management, with experience in various roles across multiple organizations, including Kindred Group plc and Sport England.
Work at Kindred Group
Christopher White has been serving as the VP Finance for Kindred Group plc in the USA since 2018. In this role, he leads finance initiatives that support multi-million pound projects. His responsibilities include working closely with executive level colleagues, the board, and global management to ensure financial strategies align with the company's objectives. Prior to his current position, he held various roles within Kindred Group, including Head of Internal Audit from 2016 to 2018 and Business Partnering Manager from 2013 to 2016. His experience at Kindred spans over a decade, contributing to the company's financial and operational success.
Education and Expertise
Christopher White studied at the ICAEW from 2004 to 2007, where he completed his Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification. He also holds a BA (Hons) in Leisure Management from The University of Manchester, which he attended from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, he studied at Millfield School in Somerset, achieving A levels in Mathematics, Geography, Politics, and Accountancy. His expertise includes financial analysis and reporting, marketing attribution, and providing advisory services for key business risks. He also specializes in mergers and acquisitions support and strategy development.
Background
Before joining Kindred Group, Christopher White worked at Wilkins Kennedy as a Chartered Accountant from 2004 to 2007. He also held the position of Business Analyst at Intrawest for 10 months in 2008. His experience includes serving as Investment Appraisal Manager at Sport England from 2009 to 2010. His diverse background in finance and analysis has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations across various sectors.
Professional Experience
Christopher White has a varied professional background that includes significant roles in finance and business analysis. He worked as a Marketing Business Partner at Kindred Group plc from 2010 to 2013, where he contributed to marketing strategies. His experience as Head of Internal Audit and Business Partnering Manager further solidified his expertise in finance. His tenure at Sport England and Intrawest provided him with additional insights into investment appraisal and business analysis, enhancing his overall skill set.