Chris Spinks

Chris is the Managing Director of Westcotec, a Norfolk-based company specialising in the design, manufacture, and installation of intelligent traffic safety and smart city equipment. Before joining Westcotec, Chris served for 30 years in the Norfolk and Suffolk Police, retiring in December 2015 as a Chief Inspector and Head of Roads Policing and Firearms Operations for both counties. He was a Tactical Firearms Commander, Public Order Commander, Post Incident Manager. Senior Investigating Officer for Fatal and Serious Injury Collisions.    

In January 2016, Chris joined the Sales Team at Westcotec before becoming the Managing Director in December 2018 following the retirement of the founder. He played a pivotal role in transitioning the company to employee ownership under an Employee Ownership Trust which was completed in December 2018. Under his leadership, Westcotec has expanded its reach both nationally and internationally, offering a range of intelligent traffic safety solutions, including speed and warning signs, flood warning systems, bridge height warnings, and collision avoidance systems.  

Chris is also a Board Member of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, an ambassador for the Norfolk Business Board, a Trustee for the Road Safety Trust and a Member of the Institute of Highway Engineers, where he contributes his expertise in road safety and business management to support local businesses and foster innovation in the industry. ​