Chris Brannan
About Chris Brannan
Chris Brannan serves as Executive Staff at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has held various financial roles since 1999. He manages a financial team overseeing approximately $1.6 billion in funds and has a strong background in finance and strategic management.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Chris Brannan has held multiple positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) over a span of 17 years. He began his career at LLNL as a Financial Analyst 1 from 1999 to 2001, followed by roles as Financial Analyst 2 from 2001 to 2004, Financial Analyst 3 from 2004 to 2005, and Financial Analyst 4 from 2005 to 2007. After a brief period outside of financial analysis, he returned to LLNL as a Business Manager, serving from 2007 to 2016. He then advanced to the role of Chief Financial Officer, where he worked from 2016 to 2021. Since 2021, he has been part of the Executive Staff.
Education and Expertise
Chris Brannan earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Strategic Management from California State University-East Bay, completing his studies from 2001 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance, General, from the same institution, which he completed from 1996 to 1998. His educational background supports his extensive experience in financial management and analysis.
Financial Management and Team Leadership
In his current role as Executive Staff at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Chris Brannan manages a financial team responsible for overseeing approximately $1.6 billion in total funds. His leadership encompasses the presentation and communication of complex business and financial information to various levels of personnel, showcasing his strong analytical skills and expertise in financial oversight.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Chris Brannan worked as an Accountant at WarpSpeed Communications from 1997 to 1999. This role contributed to his foundational understanding of financial principles and practices, which he later applied in his various positions at LLNL.