Charles J. French is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in growth strategy and business development across various industries. Currently serving as the Chief Growth Officer at Mutare, Inc. since February 2018, Charles focuses on transforming communication solutions for organizations. As a member of The Economic Club of Chicago since June 2020, Charles engages in discussions on economic and social issues within the community. Prior roles include Chief Strategy Officer at Uniphy Health Holdings LLC, where Charles co-founded and led a mobile communication platform for healthcare providers, and President of Wamberg Asset Management, where Charles advised on alternative investment strategies. Additionally, Charles has a background as a consultant at Pavilion Advisory Group. Charles holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a B.S. from Northwestern University.