Chris Knowles

Chris Knowles currently serves as the Business Development Director at SpeciCare since August 2025, following a diverse career that includes roles such as Plant Manager, Quality Manager, Supply Chain Manager, and Strategic Sourcing Manager at Hansen Technologies Corporation from July 2019 to August 2025. Previous experience encompasses serving as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at SpeciCare, Lean Subject Matter Expert at Life Cycle Engineering, Vice President of Operations at Hansen Technologies Corporation, and various managerial positions at Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division, GKN Driveline, and GKN Sinter Metals. Early career experience includes a Senior Aircraftman role in the Royal Air Force. Chris holds an MBA from Elon University and a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Nottingham Trent University.