Rugby resident named as new trustee of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
A Rugby resident, who is Commercial Director at Halfords Group, has been appointed as a Trustee for national charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
Chris Corbin is an experienced leader, having operated large and diverse teams across multiple product sectors including electricals, general merchandise, fashion and food. He has extensive experience across both online and offline retailing, bringing a deep understanding of how to meet customer needs across all channels.
Before his current role at Halfords Group, Chris held leadership roles with major retailers including Pets at Home, Sainsbury’s Argos and Curry’s.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains life-changing assistance dogs and provides emotional and practical support services for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
The charity has a new strategy to further support people who are deaf or have hearing loss. This includes enhancing its assistance dog partnerships and collaborating with people with hearing loss to build connection, confidence and community through peer-led, co-designed services. It also focuses on increasing awareness of the emotional and practical challenges of hearing loss.
Speaking of the appointment, Tracy Griffin, CEO of Hearing Dogs, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Chris to our Board of Trustees. He brings a wealth of commercial expertise and leadership experience from across the retail sector, along with a strong track record of driving growth through innovation and developing high-performing teams.
“Chris’ strategic insight and passion for making a difference will be invaluable as we deliver our new strategy and continue to enhance the ways we support people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
“We’re delighted to have him join us as we take Hearing Dogs into its next exciting chapter.”