Christian Yates
Independent Non-Executive Chair
Christian has extensive experience at Chief Executive and Board level currently acting as Chairman of two listed companies, a non-for-profit hospitality business and until recently joint CEO of a UK self-storage business. A highly collegiate leader and mentor, he is dynamic and hands-on and adept in identifying issues, formulating strategies and managing complex processes. His experience has been gained across several industries including renewable energy, natural resources, cleantech, alternative and operating real estate, fund management, hedge funds, private equity, and wealth management.
Following seven years in the Army, Christian joined the fund management industry in 1988 where he spent the next 20 years. He worked for several investment houses holding senior positions at Bear Stearns Asset Management where he was CEO International, Julius Baer Investments as CEO London, Chase Asset Management as MD EMEA and Lazard Asset Management. He is motivated by adding value to the progress of ambitious, forward-thinking organisations whilst ensuring that the highest ethical, regulatory and governance standards are maintained.
He joined the Board of Echo in January 2022 and assumed the role of Chairman in November 2023.
