Chris Gallagher
About Chris Gallagher
Chris Gallagher serves as the Vice President of Finance at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having previously worked in leadership roles at Core Security Technologies, Salary.com, ADE Corporation, and Deloitte.
Current Role at KalVista Pharmaceuticals
Chris Gallagher serves as the Vice President of Finance at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategic financial planning within the organization. KalVista Pharmaceuticals is based in Cambridge, MA, and focuses on developing innovative treatments for diseases with significant unmet needs.
Previous Experience at Core Security Technologies
Before joining KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Gallagher held the position of Vice President of Finance at Core Security Technologies from 2008 to 2016. During his eight years in this role, he was based in Boston, MA, and contributed to the financial management and strategic direction of the company.
Career Background in Finance
Gallagher has extensive experience in finance, having worked in various roles prior to his current position. He was the Director of Accounting & Reporting at Salary.com from 2006 to 2008 and served as the Director of Finance at ADE Corporation from 1999 to 2006. His career began at Deloitte, where he worked as an auditor from 1994 to 1999.
Educational Background
Chris Gallagher studied at the College of the Holy Cross, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from 1986 to 1990. He later attended Northeastern University, achieving a Master of Science in Accounting and an MBA from 1993 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance.