Chris currently serves as Director of Industry & Partnership Services at Carleton University, where he has led initiatives that connect academia, industry, and government to drive innovation and economic growth. His work has consistently focused on building high-impact partnerships that translate research into real-world outcomes.

Chris holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia in cancer biology and an MBA from McGill University. He has held previous roles in the Canadian biotech sector, where he successfully commercialized several stem cell technologies leading efforts ranging from IP protection, fund raising and ultimately product launch.

Chris brings deep entrepreneurial and financial expertise. He founded a technology management consulting firm and later worked as an investment banker across the IT, aerospace, and health sectors. He has also held senior leadership roles at McGill University and within the not-for-profit sectors focused on health and nutrition science.