Chris has spent over 25 years building and growing private and public technology enabled companies with an international focus. Chris is currently Chief Commercial Officer of Fareportal. Most recently Chris was CEO of Cheapflights Media, Europe's largest online flights search engine. Cheapflights was recognized by the Microsoft Tech Track 100 (unprecedented 7 time recipient), the PricewaterhouseCoopers Profit Track 100, and Deloitte Technology 500 EMEA. Previously, Chris was CEO of Engage (NASDAQ), a leading online advertising network. He has also held senior roles at CMGI, Computer Sciences, and Goldman Sachs. Chris earned his BS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science from George Washington University and MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. He serves as a screening committee member of Launchpad Venture Group.