Chris Sheppardson, founder of EP and Chess Partnership, has extensive experience of consultancy in strategy development and implementation, executive recruitment, communications, entrepreneurial support and leadership development. Since it was formed in 2005, EP has evolved from being a business magazine to being an organisation that brings people together to build meaningful working relationships and to address key issues facing the hospitality industry. Chris is recognised as a champion of progressive approaches to leadership and for nurturing the talents of those aiming to build leadership careers, including through EP’s Emerging Leaders’ Network.