ABOUT CHRIS
Chris has been a member of the Edison Partners team for nearly 25 years he joined the firm as a Vice President 2002 and promoted to General Partner in 2005. He was named Managing Partner in 2011. He is the Chairperson of the Investment Committee and guides firm strategy.
During his tenure at Edison, the firm has completed over 80 new investments. Chris has led over 50 financings, including 29 new investments, and has served as a director of more than 30 companies. He launched Edison’s Fintech industry team, where he leads investments. Chris is nationally recognized in the sector by Institutional Investor.
Over the last decade he has led the exits of ten Edison portfolio companies with a combined enterprise value of more than $15 billion. His 35 years of operating and investing experience in high-growth technology companies spans several tectonic technology advances and macro-economic cycles.
Prior to joining Edison, he was an entrepreneur and technology executive with experience in finance, marketing, and operations. Chris was Chief Financial Officer and Division President of Princeton eCom and previously served as CFO of two startups.
EDUCATION
BA, Accounting, Michigan State University, with Honor
OTHER
Board of Directors, Michigan State University Research Foundation
Board of Directors, Greater Nashville Private Capital Association
Board of Commissioners, Chattanooga Municipal Airport Authority
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