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A self-described data wonk, Chris leads worldwide marketing and communications as Qlik continues to expand and innovate. Forward-thinking, and someone who thrives on continuous improvement, he has a proven record of driving overall effectiveness and financial gains through strategy, planning, and performance management ā€“ scaling revenues and using data-driven approaches to understand customer needs. Since joining Qlik in June 2021, Chris has led multiple strategic initiatives including the development and launch of Qlikā€™s global brand awareness campaign.

Prior to joining Qlik, Chris served for eight years as Chief Marketing Officer of Commvault, a leading data protection software company, where he modernized the marketing and communication functions, strengthened brand awareness, and designed a demand generation engine to build pipeline and revenue. Prior to Commvault, Chris had a 15-year tenure at SAP serving in a wide range of leadership roles across sales and marketing ā€“ including a stint in Buenos Aires, leading SAPā€™s marketing in Latin America, and as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Communications.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Penn State University. Outside of the data-world, whether it is the occasional triathlon, joining an expedition to the South Pole, cycling from London to Paris (yes, including a ferry) or riding on horseback across the Andes, he is willing to do anything for a good story.