Chris is Chairman of Plenham Ltd, the publishing and events company behind IBIS Worldwide and Bodyshop Magazine, which he co-founded in 1987. He founded IBIS in 2001 and launched Bodyshop Magazine’s industry events programme in 1997, helping establish both as influential platforms for the collision repair sector in the UK and globally. While no longer involved in the day-to-day running of the business, Chris continues to support its strategic direction through his extensive industry knowledge and international network. Outside of work, he enjoys cinema, theatre, restoring classic cars and has competed in historic motorsport at both national and international level.