Bright Horizons expands Work+Family division with new Executive Director

Chris Locke has joined Bright Horizons as Executive Director to lead growth within its Work+Family division, a leading provider of family solutions for forward-thinking employers.

Before joining Bright Horizons, Chris co-founded and spearheaded Aspire, an edtech platform that delivers upskilling and reskilling programmes for enterprise clients in the UK and US.

Throughout his career, Chris has inspired teams to deliver meaningful growth, with an emphasis on developing high-performing cultures. Central to this has been applying technology to build new propositions that positively impact learners' outcomes.

With over 20 years of experience in the education sector, Chris now leads Bright Horizons' Work+Family division, which continues to support the evolving needs of working families across the UK.

Bright Horizons, a provider of employer solutions, back-up care and nursery services, helps employers and employees successfully blend work and family life.

Commenting on his appointment, Chris said: “I am delighted to now be part of the Bright Horizons family at this exciting time where there are significant opportunities to grow our business.

“Working closely with our incredible clients and the talented Work+Family team, I am looking forward to evolving our proposition to meet the changing needs of our clients and their workforce.”

Phil Smith, UK Managing Director at Bright Horizons, said: “Welcoming Chris is part of our commitment to ensuring that we are offering high-quality work and family solutions to organisations across the UK. With Chris’ help, we can continue to look for new ways to support our existing clients and how to help other forward-thinking organisations.

“With his extensive experience in the education sector and a track record of successfully managing businesses, I’m confident that Chris is well placed to lead our continued growth.”