Chris Mattner is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CME, a global leader in sports and stadium lighting, with more than 20 years of expertise across the electrical, lighting, and sports infrastructure industries.

A driven and visionary leader, Chris has built his career on resilience, purpose, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to growth. Both personally and professionally, he has been recognised through numerous industry leadership and entrepreneurship awards, celebrating his influence in shaping the future of the construction and electrical sectors.

Beyond business, Chris is passionate about empowering others. Through mentoring, mindset coaching, and initiatives such as CME’s Female Apprentice Program for Women in Construction, he is redefining what’s possible for the next generation of tradespeople and leaders.

Respected for his authenticity, high-performance mindset, and pursuit of excellence, Chris inspires others to transform adversity into opportunity and to lead with purpose and conviction.