Christopher Kirk
Board Member
SGS
SGS
Russian Federation
Biography
Chris Kirk has been a member of the SGS Board of Directors since 2015. Chris holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Zoology. He began his career at SGS in 1981 in New Zealand. From 1981 to 1987 he undertook a range of different roles in the company, including Operations Manager, Business Development Manager and General Manager for SGS New Zealand. Between 1987 and 1999, Chris held a number of senior positions in Thailand, Ghana, Singapore and Australia. He was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the South East Asia/Pacific region in 2002 and was then appointed Vice President for Minerals and Environmental Services, a role he held for three years. Chris was Chief Executive Officer for SGS between 2006 and 2015 before being elected to the Board of Directors. He brings to the Board his unparalleled experience in the industry and in-depth knowledge of the Group.
Research Interest
science
