Chris Matthews
Chief Executive Officer
Chris was appointed CEO of Gala Leisure in September 2017.
After successful leadership positions at Marks & Spencer and Dixons Group, Chris joined the UK’s largest outdoor retailer, GO Outdoors as Chief Executive in 2013 and focused on achieving the very best for his customers through products and an engaging customer experience, both online and in store. During his time as Chief Executive of Go Outdoors, Chris oversaw the retailer’s growth in profits and expansion to become market leader which resulted in its acquisition by JD Sports.
Chris has a BSc in Economics and Politics from University of Southampton.