Chris Irwin

Chris is currently Vice President of Sales for J2 Innovations, a Siemens company, providing open framework software for smart buildings, smart equipment and IoT applications. Previous roles include VP Sales EMEA for Distech Controls, and Business Development Director for Tridium Europe, as well various other roles including Managing Director of £5M T/O FastTrack 100 manufacturing company. Chris is well known in the UK advanced building controls market. Highly IT literate at mobile, PC and network levels, also with knowledge of embedded and wireless technologies, especially regarding energy efficiency. Chris has lectured in energy conservation and open control systems, and provided consultancy on business strategy, integrated building automation, and commercial PV systems. Chris is passionate about energy saving, decarbonisationation, renewable energy and electric vehicles.