In 2014 Christopher became the first openly gay CEO of a FTSE100 company, and continues to ensure that sexual orientation is not an issue within the organisation, with all employees valued for who they are. He has championed Burberry joining the OUTstanding membership, and recently spoke at the launch of the OUTstanding Future Leaders’ Development Programme. Often involved in internal and external media, he inspires employees globally to be authentic and proud at work. He is an active supporter of, LGBT+ organisations, and has personally taken steps to engage the next generation of LGBT+ leaders in creating authentic and inclusive workplace environments. Among other accolades, Christopher was named ‘Designer of the Year’ at this year’s GQ awards, and was honoured in Creative Review’s ‘Creative Leaders 50’.
