Mike France is CEO and co-founder of Christopher Ward, a British watch company established in 2004 alongside Chris Ward and Peter Ellis. He is also a co-founder of the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers. With a strong background in business and retail, France previously held the position of CEO at Early Learning Centre, a leading children’s toy retailer.
His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for watches led him to partner with Ward and Ellis, with the goal of creating high-quality, accessible timepieces through a direct-to-consumer model. In 2005 they launched Christopher Ward as the world’s first online-only watch brand.
Under France’s leadership, Christopher Ward has made a significant impact on the watch industry and established a strong presence in the market.
