Chris Johnston

Originally from New Zealand, Chris grew up in the South Island, a playground for sport and adventure that fuelled a lifelong passion for being active outdoors, from surfing and snowboarding to running and triathlon.

Enjoying the competitive side of sport, he played rugby to a high level through school and university, representing his province through the age groups, experiences that built discipline and a love for structured training. After university, he pursued a career in finance, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant and spending 15 years in London’s financial sector, progressing to Associate Director. His years in sport and business shaped his coaching style, analytical, organised, and performance-driven.

I discovered triathlon during my London years and have gained over a decade of experience as a competitive, coached age-group athlete, competing in numerous Ironman and 70.3 races, including World Championships across both distances, the pinnacle being Kona 2024.