Chris Tandridge
Chair/Non Executive Director An experienced and commercially focused Board Member and team player, I bring international perspective, pragmatic insight and collaborative leadership to support senior executives, strengthen decision-making and deliver sustainable organisational results.
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About
Seasoned Chair, Non-Executive Director, and Advisory Board Member with over 15 years of Board-level experience across diverse sectors and global markets. As CEO and Founding Partner of Validity Group, I guide business transformation and strategic growth internationally, while serving as Chair of FAMLI.global, leading an expert international Board in shaping a secure, scalable, and globally relevant platform. Proven in steering organisations through growth, innovation, and change, with deep expertise in strategic planning, commercial acceleration, organisational transformation, and advanced technology integration.
Collaborative, forward-thinking, and commercially pragmatic, I help boards and leadership teams navigate complexity, seize opportunities, and build resilient, future-ready organisations.
Experience
Chair at FAMLI.global (2024-01 – Present)
- Lead international Board to drive platform development and global expansion
- Oversight of commercialisation, regulatory compliance, and organisational design
- Coaching Founder, CEO, and Board Members to build a sustainable, high-performance business
- Established board sub-committees for audit, risk, and commercial strategy to improve decision-making efficiency
- Championed product-market fit strategy, resulting in projected 30% increase in annual renewals
Chair at Validity Group Pty Ltd (2008-01 – Present)
- Steering strategy, global network expansion, and technology adoption
- Oversight of client delivery, international partnerships, and compliance
- Implemented global leadership frameworks to strengthen organisational performance
Chair at Insight Innovation Fund (2025-01 – 2025-10)
- Led the global Board supporting startups, maximising AI intellectual property, and licensing innovation
- Developed operational frameworks and strategic pathways for startup success
- Contributed to nine provisional patents across AI, automation, and cybersecurity
Chair at Validity Group Pte Ltd (2012-01 – 2020-12)
Chair at Validity Group Sdn Bhd (2012-01 – 2020-12)
Non-Executive Director at SLI – Not for Profit (2021-01 – 2024-12)
- Pro bono contributions to student and youth wellbeing programs across SEA
- Guided the development of programmes promoting balanced, purpose-driven communities
Global Manager at Corporate (2005-01 – 2008-12)
- Managed international teams across multiple time zones, delivering growth, collaboration, and innovation
- Led global programmes and skill development initiatives with multimillion-dollar ROI
- Oversaw budgets, SLT reporting, and skills-gap analyses for 14,000+ participants
- Sponsored key performance excellence initiatives, launching high-impact programs that increased revenue and profitability
Regional Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan at Corporate (2000-01 – 2005-12)
- Directed teams across 14 countries, driving sales, operational alignment, and leadership development
- Co-designed global Sales Excellence programmes and strengthened cross-market stakeholder engagement
- Facilitated strategic alignment between regional and global management teams, optimises market performance
- Delivered on M&A integration, cost optimisation, and training investment outcomes
