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Mark Lightfoot

Mark Lightfoot

Mark Lightfoot, Chief Financial Officer, joined Chess as financial director in 2008. Mark drives outstanding performance across his team, ensuring great financial control, and has a proven track record in building external relationships and securing financial support as we continue our growth journey

Best Company to Work For

What Makes Us a Best Company to Work For

It’s no secret, it takes a special mix of ingredients to become the UK Best Company to work for. Our people, their ambition, sense of fun and the passion to work as One Team are what set us apart from the rest.  

International Women's Day

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021

"In celebrating ‘International Women’s Day’ we take time to recognise the outstanding contribution a specific group of our people make, day in and day out to our business and our lives. We are one team and we will all enjoy the day together.”n celebration of International Women's Day 2021"

130% Super-deduction: Now is the time to invest in your future

130% Super-deduction: Now is the time to invest in your future

The 130% Super-deduction helps UK businesses to invest in their future and improve their competitive advantage. Between April 1 2021 and March 31 2023, all new purchases of main rate plant and machinery will qualify for the super-deduction of 130% capital allowance against your taxable income.

Best Companies 2021

Best Companies to Work For Awards 2021

Chess, a leading provider of technology solutions to UK business, has retained a place in the top 15 list for 12 consecutive years having placed #1 in 2018 and in the top 3 for four years. Chess also received the highest accolade ‘world class to work for’ 3-star accreditation rating.

Our performance-driven culture

Our performance-driven culture

We recently interviewed Mark Lightfoot, our CEO, about our award-winning culture and what advice he'd give to other companies on this same journey.

The CFO Take on Tech Budgets

The CFO Take on Tech Budgets

Ways to reduce your costs in 2022: With the start of the new financial year, Mark Lightfoot, CFO at Chess, explains his new approach to tech spending.

Cyber Insurance Price Shock

Cyber Insurance Price Shock

Mark Lightfoot, Chess' CFO, looks at the soaring prices of cyber insurance and the growing demand for cover.

Digital Transformation for Business Resilience

Digital Transformation for Business Resilience

Mark Lightfoot, Chess' CFO, reviews how technology can help you weather the economic storm and make your organisation more resilient to the changing business environment.