Profile
Christine Cross is currently Chairman at Oddbox Delivery Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Pollen Estate since 2016, Director at Ms. Cross Ltd. since 2003, Non-Executive Director at Sonae Group Ltd. since 2010, Independent Non-Executive Director at ASOS Plc since 2024, and Senior Advisor at Inverleith LLP.
Former roles include Non-Executive Director at Empire Co. Ltd. (2010–2011), Independent Non-Executive Director at Sobeys, Inc. (2003–2011), Independent Non-Executive Director at Hilton Food Group Plc (2016–2023), Director-Group Business Development at Tesco Plc (2002–2003), Independent Non-Executive Director at Next Plc (2010–2014), Independent Non-Executive Director at Woolworths Group Ltd. (2012–2015), Non-Executive Director at George Wimpey Plc (2002–2005), Independent Non-Executive Director at Sonae SGPS.
SA. (2009–2019), Director at Fenwick Ltd. (2014–2018), Director at Plantasjen.
AS (2009–2016), Non-Executive Director at Premier Foods Plc (2008–2010), Non-Executive Director at Kathmandu Ltd., Director at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (2003–2011), Independent Non-Executive Director at Brambles Ltd. (2014–2017), Director at Taylor Wimpey Plc, Independent Non-Executive Director at KMD Brands Ltd. (2013–2017), Non-Executive Director at Fairmont Hotels, Inc. (Canada) (2005–2006), Independent Non-Executive Director at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (2016–2023), Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at GXO Logistics UK II Ltd., Chief Retail Advisor at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Member-Supervisory Board at zooplus SE, and Principal at The University of Edinburgh.
Education includes a graduate degree from The University of Reading conferred in 1983 and an undergraduate degree from The University of Newcastle conferred in 1973.
Christine Cross active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS PLC | Director/Board Member | 2024-04-15 |
Inverleith LLP
Inverleith LLP Investment ManagersFinance Inverleith invests in lower middle-market companies located in Europe, primarily in United Kingdom with revenues between GBP 5 - 30 million. It focuses on health & wellness, lifestyle, drinks, luxury and heritage brand sectors. It participates in buyout transactions with an investment size between GBP 5 - 15 million. It also acquires minority and majority interests. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Oddbox Delivery Ltd.
Oddbox Delivery Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides seasonal fruit and vegetable box delivery services | Chairman | - |
Pollen Estate
Pollen Estate Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Owns and manages property | Director/Board Member | 2016-09-30 |
Christine Cross Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2002-12-31 |
Sonae Group Ltd.
Sonae Group Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates multinational company which engages in managing businesses in retail, financial services, technology, shopping centers & telecommunications | Director/Board Member | 2010-10-28 |
Former positions of Christine Cross
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HILTON FOOD GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 2023-12-03 |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC | Director/Board Member | 2023-05-23 |
| SONAE - SGPS, SA | Director/Board Member | 2019-04-29 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 31 |
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Empire Co. Ltd.
Empire Co. Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Engages in food retailing and corporate investment activities | Retail Trade |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides auditing, assurance, consulting and tax & business consulting services | Commercial Services |
Sobeys, Inc.
Sobeys, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails food and grocery items | Retail Trade |
ASOS Plc
ASOS Plc Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates as an online retailer for fashion products | Retail Trade |
Hilton Food Group Plc
Hilton Food Group Plc Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Supplies packed meat to international retailers | Consumer Non-Durables |
Tesco Plc
Tesco Plc Food RetailRetail Trade Operates retail grocery stores and provides retail banking services | Retail Trade |
Next Plc
Next Plc Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides design, sourcing, buying and merchandising of outstanding clothing, accessories & homeware ranges | Consumer Non-Durables |
Woolworths Group Ltd.
Woolworths Group Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates general merchandise consumer stores and supermarkets | Retail Trade |
George Wimpey Plc
George Wimpey Plc HomebuildingConsumer Durables Provides construction and property development services | Consumer Durables |
Sonae SGPS SA
Sonae SGPS SA Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Functions as a holding company with interests in technology, food, electronics retail, real estate, fashion retail and financial services | Technology Services |
Fenwick Ltd.
Fenwick Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails apparel and accessories through offline & online store | Retail Trade |
Pollen Estate
Pollen Estate Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Owns and manages property | Finance |
Plantasjen AS
Plantasjen AS Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Operates a chain of garden and flower stores | Retail Trade |
Premier Foods Plc
Premier Foods Plc Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells the branded food | Consumer Non-Durables |
zooplus SE
zooplus SE Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells pet food and accessories and operates mobile app | Retail Trade |
The University of Reading
The University of Reading Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Kathmandu Ltd.
Kathmandu Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures apparels and accessories | Consumer Non-Durables |
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Engages in the business of owning and operating hotels and resorts | Consumer Services |
Brambles Ltd.
Brambles Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides logistics services and develops platform for supply chain | Transportation |
Taylor Wimpey Plc
Taylor Wimpey Plc HomebuildingConsumer Durables Engages in the construction and sale of homes | Consumer Durables |
Christine Cross Ltd. | |
KMD Brands Ltd.
KMD Brands Ltd. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures, wholesales and retails surfing equipment and apparel | Consumer Durables |
Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Fairmont Hotels, Inc. (Canada)
Fairmont Hotels, Inc. (Canada) Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates as hotels | Consumer Services |
Sonae Group Ltd.
Sonae Group Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates multinational company which engages in managing businesses in retail, financial services, technology, shopping centers & telecommunications | Finance |
Inverleith LLP
Inverleith LLP Investment ManagersFinance Inverleith invests in lower middle-market companies located in Europe, primarily in United Kingdom with revenues between GBP 5 - 30 million. It focuses on health & wellness, lifestyle, drinks, luxury and heritage brand sectors. It participates in buyout transactions with an investment size between GBP 5 - 15 million. It also acquires minority and majority interests. | Finance |
GXO Logistics UK II Ltd.
GXO Logistics UK II Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides logistics and warehousing services | Commercial Services |
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a bottling company with interests in marketing, production and distribution of Coca-Cola products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Oddbox Delivery Ltd.
Oddbox Delivery Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides seasonal fruit and vegetable box delivery services | Transportation |
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