Graham Andrew Chipchase (born 17 January 1963) is a British businessman. He is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Brambles, an Australian logistics company.

Early life

He has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Oriel College,

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Career

Chipchase was announced as the incoming CEO of Australian-based company Brambles Limited on 18 August 2016. Chipchase commenced with Brambles as CEO designate on 1 January 2017, working with outgoing CEO Tom Gorman for a two-month transitional period until he assumed the role as CEO on 1 March 2017. Previously Chipchase had been the CEO of

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since 4 January 2010, joining the company as finance director on 10 March 2003. Chipchase started his career with

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, where he trained as a chartered accountant. Later he joined BOC Group, serving as corporate finance manager since 1990, rising to director of planning and financial control. In 2001, he joined

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, as finance director of its aerospace services business. Chipchase has been a non-executive director at AstraZeneca since 26 April 2012.

Personal life

Chipchase is married, and has two stepdaughters. His hobbies are playing golf, wine collecting, and supporting

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and the Red Bull Racing Formula One team. He is a donor of the Conservative Party.

References

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