Chris Coopey BA (Hons), DipLaw, DipLegPrac

Background: Chris was educated at the University of Exeter where he read politics.  He then moved to Sussex to study law and has lived and subsequently worked in the county since 1994.  Between 1994 and 2005 Chris was a solicitor and latterly a partner in a large regional law firm. He gave up practising law to concentrate on professional management in 1998. He joined Carpenter Box in October 2005 and was appointed a Director of the firm in April 2007.  As a lawyer by profession, Chris' decision to join an accountancy practice was seen by some as a brave one, but he thoroughly enjoys what he has termed 'coming over to the dark side'. Chris heads the firm's Practice Support Group.

Professional Expertise: Chris' areas of expertise are Professional Firm  Management and Business Development. He looks after HR, IT, Finance and Marketing.  He also has experience of the Engineering Design and Telecommunications sectors.  He has a good understanding of the problems and opportunities facing many types of businesses - whether in industry, business or commerce.  He has a very practical approach to problem solving and relishes a challenge.

Out of the Office: Married to a Psychiatrist (handy after a board-meeting!) and with two lively sons, Chris gets to do lots of picking up Lego, as well as walking and tree climbing!  He also has an interest in C20th history and is well known for his charity quizzes. 

Contact Chris: E-mail Chris or call him via 01903 234094