CHRIS POIL

NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

Chris Poil joined the Ignite team in September 2007. Chris has extensive experience in finance and corporate strategy, specifically in the leisure sector.

Chris started his career in London as Director of Mercury Asset Management before becoming Head of UK Equities at ING Baring Asset Management following the collapse of Barings.

During his city career he spent a period specializing in the leisure sector.

Chris works in the hedge fund industry and has been involved in a number of private equity companies. He has been involved in helping to build a market leader, instrumental in a significant turnaround and involved in several start up companies.