Chris Kent

Group Operations Director

Hythe, England, United Kingdom

About

Excited to join Kents first indoor padel centre with rapid expansion plans providing unique customer experiences across padel, indoor golf plus private members gym and fitness studio, restaurant and bar, ice baths and dedicated physiotherapists at each venue. I have supported teams and customers through a commitment to delivering exceptional service levels. With expertise in both the commercial sector and charity work, covering sales, operations management, and C Suite leadership, I remain dedicated to fostering inclusive and inspiring environments that promote growth and collaboration at each venue

Experience

  • Group Operations Director at Square One Padel
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Director Shepway Sports Trust Trading Ltd at Shepway Sports Trust
    Feb 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

  • Director at Landau
    Aug 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 11 mos

    Look after your customers and your team with the very best service levels you can achieve - Take a look www.landaustore.co.uk.

  • The Sports Trust (Full-time · 3 yrs 9 mos)
    • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
      Nov 2024 - Sep 2025 · 11 mos

    • Chief Operating Officer - The Sports Trust
      Jan 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Fashion Key Account Manager South at Reebok
    Jun 2007 - Aug 2010 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for setting up Footwear Fashion Channel in the South for Reebok to change brand perception at both retail and consumer level. Worked closely with Office, Kurt Geiger, Twinmar, ASOS, Urban Outfitters, Crooked Tongues as well as other key opinion formers in the UK high street. From a standing start generated over £3 million in the new fashion channel and structured growth plans to develop with chosen retail partners over the next three years