Chris Snook
AeroLeads people directory · profile

Chris Snook Email & Phone Number

Managing Director / Vice President
Location: Burlton, England, United Kingdom 17 work roles
LinkedIn matched
✓ Verified July 2026 2 data sources Profile completeness 57%

Contact Signals

LinkedIn Profile matched
3 free lookups remaining · No credit card
Role
Managing Director / Vice President
Location
Burlton, England, United Kingdom

Who is Chris Snook? Overview

A concise factual answer block for searchers comparing this professional profile.

Quick answer

Chris Snook is listed as Managing Director / Vice President based in Burlton, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Chris Snook.

Chris Snook previously worked as Vice President of Sustainability at Elekta and Managing Director at Elekta Psc Schwabmünchen Medical Intelligence Medizintechnik Gmbh.

Profile bio

About Chris Snook

A highly accomplished and influential Director, Project Manager and Engineer, with extensive international medical equipment manufacturer business experience. High energy level, comfortable overseeing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day business activities delivering step level improvements and operational efficiencies. A strong record of delivering policy, business transformation and process solutions whilst building and managing successful global stakeholder relations. An inspirational leader creating, empowering and driving high performing multi-cultural teams operating in highly regulated, multi-disciplinary environments. Analytical mind-set with the ability to assimilate complex data from a variety of sources. A long record of successfully delivering sustainable outcomes with a passion for delivering excellence and continuous improvement. Delivered results in; team consolidation & motivation, product creation, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, business governance and financial performance.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Implemented systematic processes for governance and improvement of Sustainability and Circular Economy activities, including Class 2 and Class 3 CO2 equivalence reporting.• Coached and drove performance of empowered teams delivering profitability increases of German Product Supply Centre, with year-on-year operating cost reduction, Manufacturing efficiency improvements, and double-digit revenue growth.• Successfully led completion and integration of M&A projects in China, Germany, and Italy, and prepared and completed divestment of a complete company as an ongoing concern.• Introduced Manufacturing Demand Planning, Logistics Optimisation by Inventory Reduction and JIT delivery models, which reduced Working Capital by 75%.• Successfully managed multiple Medical Device Product Creation projects in China, Finland, Germany, Italy, Sweden, UK, and USA. Co-inventor of 6-8 internationally registered patents.

17 roles

Chris Snook work experience

A career timeline built from the work history available for this profile.

Vice President Of Sustainability

• Led the sustainability agenda in the areas of Circular Economy, Waste Management and Climate Change, and worked in close collaboration with the Global Sustainability team to deliver the corporate agenda to meet governance reporting requirements.• Developed the sustainability agenda and deployed through key stakeholders across all functions. • Drove sustainability KPI’s and monthly scorecard aligned with corporate targets.• Conducted a feasibility analysis of circular economy opportunities.• Ensured alignment of core strategic programs including sustainable product design. • KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Introduced systematic process for Circular Economy (CE) KPI reporting.o Increased number of CE components by 400% within 6 months.o Identified further components for CE “part harvesting”.o Introduced systematic process for the valuation of returned components, resulting in significant duties and taxes reduction. o Quantified business line Class 2 and Class 3 CO2 equivalence reporting and standardized calculation methods for product energy consumption and packaging waste.o Initiated packaging redesign project to reduce and reuse major module packaging, to achieve COGS and logistics cost reduction in parallel with environmental benefits.o Defined realistically achievable energy consumption and packaging reduction targets for existing product creation projects, and standardised Sustainability requirement definition as a process step for all new projects.o Justified continuance of Group ISO 14001 compliance.o Successfully supported business case to board for commitment to implement Science Based Targets at a corporate level.

May 2020 - Sep 2021

Managing Director

Elekta Psc Schwabmünchen Medical Intelligence Medizintechnik Gmbh

Germany

• Responsible to the COO of Group Elekta and Advisory board for all legal entity and PSC activities.• Full P&L responsibility with targeted operating cost reduction, output efficiency improvements and revenue growth.• Coordinated and consolidated annual legal entity and PSC budgets, and 3-year planning.• Oversaw all business compliance, governance and staff management activities.• Oversaw all; R&D, Product Maintenance, Product Management, Product Support, Quality Management System and Regulatory activities.• Managed all Manufacturing and Product Supply and Logistics activities including 3rd party sales.• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Successfully prepared the company for divestment, as an ongoing concern.o Delivered performance and profitability increases with year-on-year operating cost reduction, Manufacturing efficiency improvement, and double-digit revenue growth from both internal and 3rd party sales. o Introduced Manufacturing Demand Planning, Logistics Optimisation by Inventory Reduction and JIT delivery models, which reduced Working Capital by 75%.o Implemented Internal Controls governance and business continuity procedures.o Secured and maintained ISO 13485, MDD / MDR and FDA compliance, and introduced Quality management teams in all functions, with empowered process ownership.o Introduced 6 monthly cross-functional team building days, which improved engagement. o Implemented AEO-F compliance of international product shipments.o Integrated group CRM system to enhance customer support and achieve zero backlog in problem resolution.o Established strategically located global “service loan” device placements, achieving significant increases in customer up time.o Supported introduction of semi-automated product GUI and documentation translation process.o Co-invented a number of patented product solutions.o Delivered patented modular couch system with Red Dot design award. o Resolved international patent infringement and ownership issues.

Sep 2009 - Apr 2020

Director Of Product Supply Centre

Elekta Psc Schwabmünchen Medical Intelligence Medizintechnik Gmbh

Germany

• Responsible to the EVP of Elekta BAOS for all PSC activities operating within Medical Intelligence GmbH, including:• Coordination and consolidation of annual PSC budgets and 3-year planning activities• Oversight of all R&D and product maintenance activities• Oversight of all Manufacturing and product supply activities• Oversight of all Product Management and Product Support activities• Oversight of all QM and Regulatory activities• Ensured adequate provision of budget and resources for all PSC functions.• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the business with a particular emphasis on sales and business development.• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Introduced Sales and Output Planning process.o Secured ISO 13485 compliance for legal entity.o Secured FDA legal manufacturer status for legal entity.o Resolved international patent issue.o Negotiated 3rd party sales renewal contract with double-digit revenue growth.o Initiated business continuity planning process.

Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

Group Project Office Manager

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

• Direct functional report to the EVP of Product Creation / VP of R&D.• Coordinated and consolidated all group-wide Product Creation Process (PCP) programme management material.• Responsible for the Project Office Managers on each site. Provided the processes that maintained a consistent and managed R&D and PCP portfolio. • Oversaw the maintenance and deployment of PCP. • Coordinated and consolidated group annual PCP budgets and 3-year planning activities.• Provided tool support for Roadmap generation and strategy deployment.• Responsible for Group wide Exhibition and Regulatory planning.• Project Manager for Mergers and Acquisitions project planning, integration and communication.• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Managed pre and post-acquisition business integration of companies in Germany, Italy, and joint venture company in China.o Led transformation of Chinese Linac to international standard compliance with successful product launch and world-wide product registration.o Deployed and oversaw R&D process integration and Product Creation projects of company in Finland.o Standardised project governance processes across all group R&D centres.

Feb 2006 - Sep 2008

Group Project Office Manager

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

• Responsible for the Project Office Managers on each site, to provide the processes that maintain a consistent and managed R&D and PCP portfolio. Responsible for the maintenance and deployment of PCP (Product Creation Process) within the Time-To-Market business process. Direct functional report to the VP of R&D. • KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Standardized project governance processes across all group R&D centres.o Led pre and post-acquisition business integration of company in Germany.o Led R&D process integration and Product Creation projects of company in Finland.

Apr 2004 - Feb 2006

Imaging, Positioning & Oncology Treatment Planning Psg Manager

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

• Responsible for specification, budget, resource and timescale management of a portfolio of multi-functional, hardware, software and firmware, development and business projects ranging in value from £30K to over £9.5M. Responsible for over 30% of the total group R&D resources. Reporting to the TDO Management team for PSG management of Crawley, Stockholm and Atlanta projects.• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Delivered new robotic arm amorphous silicon portal imaging system.o Delivered on board cone beam imaging system.o Delivered TPS hardware platform replacement.

Jul 2002 - Nov 2004

Group Project Manager

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

• Responsible for specification, budget, resource and timescale management of Oncology Imaging & Positioning, hardware, software and firmware, development and business projects. Project manager for PrecisePLAN Oncology planning team in Atlanta. Direct functional report to VP R&D, and operationally to the VP sponsoring specific projects.• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Completed TPS rebranding project.o Resolved FDA process warning notice issue for TPS product line.o Co-author of new PCP process.

Aug 1999 - Jul 2002

Software Products Programm Manager

Philips Radiotherapy

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

• Programme Manager for the Software Products Development Team. Responsible for control of budget, and co-ordination of all projects and resources within the team. Also the Project Manager for a major software project to replace the control system and add a graphical user interface to the existing, and a new, linear accelerator. This cross functional team grew to 50 people and had a total project budget of £8.4M over 3 years. • KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Delivered major control system and GUI project.o Delivered several software maintenance projects.o Implemented new paradigm FDA 510(k) process with successful submissions.o Supported due diligence by Elekta during acquisition of Philips Radiotherapy.o Led Elekta / Philips R&D process integration.

Jan 1997 - Aug 1999

Project Manager

Philips Radiotherapy

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

• Responsible to the Project Office Manager, Business Project Team Managers and VP R&D for ensuring that all assigned projects met their planned quality objectives in terms of time, cost and functionality. Achieved by performing regular reviews and reports, identifying and managing risks, and using effective project control procedures. Production of accurate overall project plans for assigned projects. Agreement of project priorities with the Business Project Team Manager, Strategic Marketing Manager and VP R&D. Identification of resources necessary to execute all planned activities and management and resolution of the need to add or change resources between teams. Production of project estimates for the Business Project Team. Establishment of project cost controls and budget with the assistance of the Financial Analyst. Review of project performance against external, competitive standards, and identification of improvements. Identification and introduction of best practices from other Business Project Teams and sources outside of the company.• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Formalised and commercialised non-standard customer requirements process.o Applied project management controls to planning and execution of major international exhibitions.o Delivered major beam steering hardware upgrade project.o Delivered major control system hardware and software upgrade project.o Delivered major Linac cover restyling project with UK design award.o Delivered 2nd generation MLC and registered as co-inventor of beam shaping patento Successful submission of several FDA 510(k)’s.o Delivered UL compliance update for Linac system.o Successful submission of Japanese product registration.

May 1993 - Jan 1997

Senior Industrial Engineer

Philips Radiotherapy

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

• Initiate and introduce improvement projects, and execute method and production studies in all Manufacturing and Test departments. Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Test, Purchasing, and Vendor Quality Assurance, in-house and at suppliers and sub-contractors. Representation of Manufacturing and Test on Development projects, Quality Control Management Board, and Engineering Change Board. Origination and maintenance of production work flow routings on MRP II system. Preparation and maintenance of production build instructions, and development of manufacturing processes. Design and drawing of specialist tools, jigs and fixtures. Supervision of Industrial Engineers and training of Apprentices. • KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Enhanced manufacturing and test processes by introduction of continuous improvement teams and self-test empowerment.o Appointed lead engineer on Russian technology transfer project for training of their staff and duplication of manufacturing and test processes.o Performed Design for Manufacture analysis for waveguide system of new linear accelerator.o Established strong relationships with R&D and Product Management teams to improve the new product creation process.

Jan 1992 - May 1993

Industrial Engineer

Philips Radiotherapy

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

• Technical support to in-house Manufacturing and Test departments, support to Purchasing and Vendor Quality Assurance at suppliers and sub-contractors. Representation of Manufacturing and Test on Development projects and Engineering Change Board. Origination and maintenance of production work flow routings on MRP II system. Preparation and maintenance of production build instructions, and development of manufacturing processes. Design and drawing of specialist tools, jigs and fixtures. Training of Apprentices.• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Analysed manufacturing process flow and introduced modular build and test process.o Created systematic process for waveguide tuning and ion chamber manufacture.o Supported technology transfer of low energy Linac to new business partner in St Petersburg, Russia, including factory layout and modular build kit provision.o Maintained strong relationships with suppliers, regulators to strengthen the company’s position and achieved successful outcomes for all parties.

Feb 1991 - Jan 1992

Mechanical Development Engineer

Philips Radiotherapy

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

• Origination of engineering designs to meet commercial specifications, to agreed timescales, and cost limits. Liaison with other disciplines, sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical problems. Co-ordination of design tasks to Drawing Office and junior staff. Training of Apprentices. Preparation of drawings, reports and presentations to design, quality, and commercial reviews. Trouble-shooting and subsequent rectification of faults at customer sites world-wide. Reporting to Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Managers. • KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Developed modular build and test concept into the design of a new Linac system.o Enhanced adjustment and serviceability of the optical system within a new MLC beam shaping device.o Supported technology transfer of pedestal patient support system from Dunfermline to Crawley manufacturing site.o Established strong relationships with new suppliers to strengthen the company’s position and achieved successful outcomes for all parties.

Nov 1989 - Feb 1991

Junior Mechanical Development Engineer

Philips Radiotherapy

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

• Origination of engineering designs to meet commercial specifications, to agreed timescales, and cost limits, reporting to a Senior Development Engineer or Project Manager. Trouble-shooting and subsequent rectification of faults at customer sites world-wide. Reporting to Senior Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Engineers.• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Trained and supported two teams implementing world-wide welding tour.o Developed and installed demountable mechanical system for industry first camera-based portal imaging system.

Sep 1988 - Nov 1989

Mechanical Development Technician A

Philips Radiotherapy

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

• Development, manufacture, and assembly of electro-mechanical prototypes for use on linear accelerators and patient support systems, reporting to senior development engineers. Trouble-shooting and subsequent rectification of faults at customer sites world-wide. Reporting to Mechanical Engineers.• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Supported final development of a Ram based patient support system, including drafting of preventative and corrective maintenance instructions.o Devised structural integrity life test of Linac gantry structure and created corrective procedures for world-wide welding tour.

Feb 1988 - Sep 1988

Mechanical Development Technician B

Philips Radiotherapy

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

• Development, manufacture, and assembly of electro-mechanical prototypes for use on linear accelerators and patient support systems, reporting to senior development engineers. Trouble-shooting and subsequent rectification of faults at customer sites world-wide. Reporting to Mechanical Engineers.• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Built and developed the first C-Arm imaging couch top.o Supported creation of primary and secondary radiation beam flattening filters.

Aug 1987 - Feb 1988

Medical Physics Technician

Bristol & Weston Area Health Authority

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

• Provision of maintenance support for all electrical and mechanical medical equipment, including patient monitoring, X-ray, anaesthetic, and radiotherapy. Part of the 24/7 emergency on call team for the department of anaesthetics.• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:-o Part of the team that built and introduced a CPAP device for use in special care baby units.o Supported the installation of two Varian Linacs.

Jul 1984 - Aug 1987

Student Medical Physics Technician

Bristol & Weston Area Health Authority

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

• As a Student Technician in the Medical Physics department, I received training in the following departments: - Anaesthetic Maintenance, Electronic Patient Monitoring, Electronic Radiotherapy Maintenance, Mechanical Radiotherapy Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Unit. I also attend Brunel Technical College and Bristol Polytechnic (University of the West of England), on day release to study for ONC and HNC qualifications.

Sep 1981 - Jul 1984
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Chris Snook

Quick answers generated from the profile data available on this page.

What is Chris Snook's role at their current company?

Chris Snook is listed as Managing Director / Vice President.

Where is Chris Snook based?

Chris Snook is based in Burlton, England, United Kingdom.

What companies has Chris Snook worked for?

Chris Snook has worked for Elekta, Elekta Psc Schwabmünchen Medical Intelligence Medizintechnik Gmbh, Philips Radiotherapy, and Bristol & Weston Area Health Authority.

How can I contact Chris Snook?

You can use AeroLeads to view verified contact signals for Chris Snook, including work email, phone, and LinkedIn data when available.

Find 750M verified contacts

Search by job title, company, industry, location, and seniority. Export verified B2B contact data when you need it.

People with similar names

Check these profiles if this is not the Chris Snook you were looking for.

View similar profiles