Chris Wheeler

Background

About Chris Wheeler

Chartered Accountant with over 16 years of experience and expertise in capital markets and strategic acquisitions. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at ARC Group, a global financial services and advisory firm celebrated for pioneering initiatives in capital markets. Selected Contributions: • Orchestrated the financial integration of ARC Group's $13 million acquisition of Asia Perspective, a cross-border consulting practice, driving our aggressive expansion across the APAC region. • Directed numerous listings in the US as the sole financial advisor, raising over USD $1 billion for our clients. These achievements helped propel ARC Group to the forefront of global SPAC advisory, securing our top ranking in M&A financial advisor league tables for 2022, surpassing competitors such as Morgan Stanley, Barclays, and UBS, as reported by spacinsider.com. • Established and launched hedge funds, venture capital funds, and fund manager entities in the BVI, paving the way for ARC Group to expand its venture activities in the US and the UAE. • Spearheaded the end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Dynamics ERP system, enhancing operational efficiency and performance across the organization. Prior to joining ARC Group, during a 13-year tenure at KPMG London, managed several 'jewels in the crown' audits and contributed to successful IPOs in the UK and the UAE.