Chris Chilton

Chris is the engine behind how The Orchard works, combining operational clarity with strategic thinking to make sure great ideas actually land.

He leads how we structure, scale and deliver our work, ensuring the agency is equipped with the right systems, tools and ways of working. He leads The Orchard’s approach to AI, shaping how we use it across the agency to strengthen, not shortcut, our work. This includes developing bespoke AI tools, refining workflows and embedding a clear AI strategy that balances speed and efficiency with judgement and quality.

Chris combines technical expertise with an understanding of how information is received, interpreted and trusted; as a Chartered PR Practitioner, Chris brings deep experience advising corporate and public sector organisations on complex and technical subjects. This is where his Culture Smart thinking comes through most strongly.

Outside of the agency, Chris remains closely connected to the local community, coaching at the Guernsey Rugby Academy.