Chris Clarke
About Chris Clarke
Chris Clarke is the EMEA Vice President of Strategic Value Advisors at Coupa Software, with over 30 years of experience in various industries including telecommunications, pharmaceutical, and finance.
Current Position at Coupa Software
Chris Clarke currently holds the position of EMEA Vice President, Strategic Value Advisors at Coupa Software. Based in London, England, Chris began this role in 2022. His responsibilities include aligning business strategies with technology to achieve business-centric outcomes, leveraging his extensive background in transformation and innovation to drive value across the EMEA region.
Previous Roles at Pegasystems
Before joining Coupa Software, Chris Clarke worked at Pegasystems. From 2019 to 2022, he served in a global role focusing on innovation strategy. Prior to this, between 2018 and 2019, he acted as a Business Transformation Partner, where he was instrumental in transforming business operations and aligning them with technological advancements.
Leadership at Amdocs
Chris Clarke has a long history with Amdocs, holding several key positions. From 2015 to 2018, he was the Transformation Business Change and Optimization Global Practice Lead. Before that, he served as the EMEA Lead for Transformation Consulting from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, Chris held the titles of Transformation Consulting Director (2010-2013) and Manager (2007-2010), showcasing his steady progression within the company. His efforts were critical in driving business transformation initiatives across the organization.
Educational Background
Chris Clarke holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science from the University of Canterbury, completed in 1990. He completed his secondary education at Rangiora High School, where he studied from 1983 to 1987. His educational foundation in computer science laid the groundwork for his extensive career in IT and business transformation.
Career Beginnings and Early Roles
Chris Clarke started his career as an IT Consultant at Financial Systems from 1990 to 1997. He then joined StayinFront New Zealand as a Partner Sales Manager from 1997 to 2000. Following this, he served as Project Delivery Manager at StayinFront from 2000 to 2007. These roles allowed him to develop his skills in project management and sales, setting the stage for his future leadership positions.