Chris Temple

Advisor to businesses and financial investors on net zero transformation, value creation and strategic growth

In his role, Chris serves as a leader in Net Zero Transformation, dedicated to helping clients from diverse sectors to identify and mitigate carbon emissions in their operations and supply chain, while also leveraging his comprehensive background to advise on strategic growth and transactions, ultimately maximizing shareholder return.

Chris also plays a pivotal role as a partner at Strategy&, PwC’s strategy consulting business, where he holds the position of EMEA leader for Value Creation. With over 25 years of experience in the strategy consulting and transactions marketplace, Chris spearheads strategy engagements both domestically and globally, applying a specialized focus on value creation. His primary sector of expertise lies in Industrial Products and Services, where he guides corporates and financial investors on growth priorities within sectors such as Engineering & Construction, Metals, Shipping, Chemicals, Manufacturing, and Business Services.

“Net zero success requires your sustainability strategy and business strategy to become one. Sustainability goals must become part of your definition of success.”

Chris graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Economics. He joined PwC in 2001 following the acquisition of COBA, a boutique strategy consultancy, and prior to this had careers with HSBC and KPMG.