Founder & Director

Chris JonesThe Person Behind the Business

Essex Local · Four Decades of Leadership · AI Enthusiast · Straight Talker

Ashvane Digital was founded by Chris Jones — someone who has spent over four decades leading teams, solving problems and embracing technology in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. Now based in Frinton-on-Sea, he's channelling everything he's learned into one simple mission: helping local businesses across Essex and the UK get online properly.

Chris has spent years working at the sharp end of AI — not reading about it, but actually designing and deploying it in real operational environments. That hands-on experience is what makes Ashvane Digital different. He knows what works, what doesn't, and how to make AI genuinely useful for a business like yours.

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40+ Years of Leadership Leading teams, managing budgets and delivering results in high-pressure environments across the UK and internationally

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Real-World AI Experience Designed and deployed AI programmes at scale within major global organisations — not just theory, but practical results

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Local to Essex, UK-Wide Reach Based in Frinton-on-Sea and proud of it — committed to helping businesses in our community first

Work With Chris

Experience

Four Decades of Getting Things Done

2016 — Present

Senior Regional Leadership — Technology Sector

Major Global Technology Company · EMEA Region

Leading operations, technology programmes and large teams across Europe for one of the world's most recognisable technology companies. This is where Chris gained his deep, hands-on experience with AI — not as a buzzword, but as a practical tool that genuinely transforms how organisations operate.

Designed and led AI-enabled programmes that modernised operations and improved outcomes at scale
Managed multi-million pound budgets with full accountability for results
Led diverse, multinational teams across multiple countries and time zones
Worked at C-suite level, translating complex technology into plain-English business decisions

2006 — 2016

EMEA Director — Global Entertainment Industry

Major International Entertainment Company · Europe, Middle East & Africa

A decade leading complex, high-stakes operations for one of the world's most well-known entertainment brands. Working with senior executives, high-profile talent and teams across dozens of countries — always under pressure, always delivering.

Managed large-scale international operations across the EMEA region
Built and led high-performing teams in fast-moving, high-profile environments
Developed strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management at the highest levels
Oversaw significant vendor relationships, budgets and third-party contracts

1984 — 2006

Senior Leadership

Public Service · United Kingdom & International

Over two decades of public service — the foundation of everything Chris does today. Leading people in demanding environments teaches you things no MBA ever could: how to stay calm under pressure, how to make good decisions quickly, and how to bring out the best in a team.

Led teams through complex, high-pressure situations requiring clear thinking and decisive action
Built deep expertise in planning, risk management and operational delivery
Developed the resilience, integrity and leadership discipline that underpins everything at Ashvane Digital

Why Ashvane Digital

Experience You Can Actually Trust

Chris didn't discover AI last year. He spent years actually designing and deploying it within large, complex organisations — using it to solve real problems, improve real outcomes and make real decisions. That hands-on, accountable experience is what separates Ashvane Digital from someone who's simply read about AI and decided to start an agency.

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Real AI Experience

Not theory — Chris has actually designed and deployed AI programmes in demanding, real-world environments where results genuinely mattered.

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Delivery You Can Count On

Four decades of leadership means every project is handled with structure, honesty and accountability. No excuses, no delays, no surprises.

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Security Built In

Every site and chatbot we build comes with proper security protocols from day one — because Chris understands exactly what can go wrong and makes sure it doesn't.

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Big Experience, Local Focus

Years operating at the highest levels of international business — now applying those same standards to help local Essex businesses compete and win online.

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Plain English, Always

Chris has spent years explaining complex technology to senior decision-makers. He'll always tell you exactly what you're getting and why — no jargon, ever.

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Proudly Local

Based in Frinton-on-Sea and genuinely committed to the Essex community. His first goal is to help businesses right here before expanding further afield.

"I've spent decades working with some of the most sophisticated technology in the world. What I've learned is that the best technology is the kind that just works — quietly, reliably, and in service of the people using it. That's what I want to build for local businesses. Nothing flashy, nothing overcomplicated. Just results."

Chris Jones, Founder — Ashvane Digital, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex