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Chris Howard is a seasoned executive in corporate strategy and development, currently serving as SVP, Head of Corporate Strategy & Development at Rocket Companies since August 2024, where the mission is to facilitate home ownership through its various brands. Prior to this role, Chris was the Global Head of Corporate Development at Airbnb from 2018 to 2024, focusing on M&A, venture investing, and strategic finance to enhance Airbnb's global operations. Chris's earlier experience includes leadership positions at Mindbody, where responsibilities involved corporate development and mergers and acquisitions, as well as roles at W Capital Partners, Jefferies, and J.P. Morgan, covering investment banking and growth equity. Chris holds a BA in International Political Economy from Colorado College.