Chris Kelly
About Chris Kelly
Chris Kelly serves as the GTM Lead at LatchBio, bringing extensive experience in sales and business development from various roles at notable companies such as Salesforce, AWS, and DataFox.
Current Role at Latch Bio
Chris Kelly serves as the GTM Lead at Latch Bio, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for guiding the go-to-market strategy and execution for the company. His experience in sales and business development contributes to his effectiveness in this role, allowing him to leverage insights from previous positions to drive growth and market presence.
Previous Experience in Sales and Consulting
Prior to his current role, Chris Kelly accumulated extensive experience in sales and consulting across various organizations. He worked at Reilly Partners as a Senior Associate from 2010 to 2011, followed by a position as a Consultant at Kindred Partners from 2011 to 2012. He then transitioned to Salesforce, where he served as a Commercial Account Executive from 2013 to 2015 and later as a Senior Enterprise Business Representative from 2012 to 2013.
Experience at Amazon Web Services
Chris Kelly spent a significant portion of his career at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he held two key roles. He served as a Business Development Manager from 2019 to 2021 and as a Strategic Account Representative for Digital Native from 2021 to 2023. His time at AWS allowed him to develop skills in business development and account management within a leading cloud services provider.
Education and Academic Background
Chris Kelly studied at Miami University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. His academic focus included Mass Communication and Spanish. This educational background provided him with a foundation in communication skills, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Sales Coaching and Advisory Roles
In addition to his roles in sales and business development, Chris Kelly has served as a Sales Advisor and Coach at Prelude from 2019 to 2022 and at Builtfirst in 2022. He also worked as a Sales Coach at Vanta from 2020 to 2023. These positions highlight his commitment to mentoring and developing sales teams, contributing to their overall performance and success.