Christopher L. Smith, MBA, Pmp
About Christopher L. Smith, MBA, Pmp
Christopher L. Smith, MBA, PMP, serves as the Technology Chief of Staff at Inspire Brands, where he has worked since 2023. With over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, he specializes in IT project improvement and stakeholder engagement.
Work at Inspire
Christopher L. Smith currently serves as the Technology Chief of Staff at Inspire Brands, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on overseeing technology initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Consulting Program Manager at Inspire Brands from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to various technology projects. He also holds the position of Director, Governance/Communication/Metrics at Inspire Brands, further emphasizing his leadership in technology governance and stakeholder engagement.
Education and Expertise
Christopher L. Smith earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business, completing the program from 2020 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Texas Tech University, which he completed from 1989 to 1993. With over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, he specializes in prioritization and value assessment of IT project improvements. His expertise includes stakeholder communication, governance, and change management.
Background
Christopher L. Smith has a diverse background in technology management, having held various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career at Nortel as an R&D Manager from 1993 to 2000. He then transitioned to Assurant Solutions as an R&D Program Manager from 2002 to 2007. His experience includes significant positions at InterContinental Hotels Group, where he worked in various capacities from 2007 to 2013, and at Herschend Family Entertainment, where he served as Director of the Program Management Office from 2015 to 2020.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Christopher L. Smith has demonstrated a commitment to building world-class IT capabilities. His roles have included IT Program Manager and B2B Project Manager at InterContinental Hotels Group, where he managed critical technology projects. He has also contributed to the IT community in Woodstock, Georgia, leveraging his extensive experience to foster local industry growth. His leadership in technology governance and project management has been recognized across various organizations.