Chris Stead
About Chris Stead
Chris Stead serves as the Vice President of Strategic Planning at Branch, where he leads strategic initiatives to support the company's growth beyond $100 million in revenue. He has extensive experience in various industries and has held significant roles at several companies, including AdLibertas, Inc. and Accenture.
Current Role at Branch
Chris Stead serves as the Vice President of Strategic Planning at Branch, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads strategic initiatives aimed at scaling the company beyond $100 million in revenue. His focus is on developing transformation plans that prepare teams for future success, leveraging his extensive experience in strategy and operations.
Previous Experience at AdLibertas, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Chris worked at AdLibertas, Inc. as the Chief Operating Officer from 2018 to 2022. During his four years in this position, he was based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities included overseeing operations and implementing strategies to enhance the company's performance.
Experience at The Alexander Group
In 2018, Chris served as a Senior Strategy Consultant at The Alexander Group for 11 months. His role involved providing strategic insights and recommendations to clients in various sectors, contributing to their operational effectiveness and growth strategies while working in San Francisco, California.
Educational Background
Chris Stead earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, where he concentrated in Strategy and Decision Science from 2014 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from UC San Diego, which he completed from 2001 to 2006.
Expertise in Data and Team Building
Chris specializes in deriving actionable insights from complex data sets and has extensive experience in building and scaling teams across various industries, including gaming, advertising, media, and SaaS. His expertise enables organizations to implement effective transformation plans and strategies.