I joined the Mercer finance team in 1989 (Noble Lowndes at that time). It wasn’t long before I got to hear about a new rising star called Chris Holland who had joined the finance team in Witham and was about to embark on his brilliant career progression. Chris was very driven, very bright and ambitious and an absolute delight to socialise with. I will be forever grateful to Chris for helping me so much at the end of my career, facilitating an early exit prior to my normal retirement date. I am desperately sad that this will not be afforded to Chris himself. With heartfelt and sincere condolences to Lindsey and Thomas.