31. Chris Lee

Brand Addition (asi/202515)

2019 Rank: 34

Title: CEO

Industry Experience: 20 years

The Pebble Group went public on the London Stock Exchange in December 2019 and raised almost $175 million in the process – fortuitous timing given that the coronavirus arrived soon after. As CEO of The Pebble Group, the Manchester, U.K.-based parent company of Facilisgroup in St. Louis, MO, and U.K.-based global distributor Brand Addition, Lee has a well-known presence on both shores and is a recognized expert on Brexit’s impact on the promo industry.