Chris Staveley

Chris Staveley is an experienced professional with a diverse background in technology and business management. As the Founder of Ascot Consultancy since August 2020, Staveley provides non-executive board and consultancy services. Currently serving as Investor Director and Chairman of the board at RAB-Microfluidics, Staveley supports the commercialization of innovative oil condition monitoring technology. Additional roles include Non Executive Board Advisor at Sitigrid, Technology Consultant for Lab 2 Market Innovations Pvt Ltd, and Business Development Consultant for Proximion AB. Prior experience includes Senior Operations Manager at Halliburton, where Staveley facilitated the integration of Smart Fibres Ltd into global operations after its acquisition. As CEO of Smart Fibres Ltd from 2002 to 2018, Staveley successfully rebuilt the company and led it to a trade sale. Earlier career highlights include managing director positions and roles at Frazer-Nash Research Ltd and GEC Avionics Ltd, where Staveley contributed to advancements in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and avionics systems. Staveley holds a BSc Hons in Electronic Engineering from the University of Kent.