Chris Stewart
About Chris Stewart
Chris Stewart - Chief Financial Officer at LeddarTech
Chris Stewart currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at LeddarTech, a position he assumed in September 2023. His role involves overseeing the financial operations, strategic planning, and financial reporting for the company. Stewart brings extensive experience in financial leadership to LeddarTech, significantly contributing to its financial strategy and operational efficiency.
Past Role - Chief Financial Officer at Bionano Genomics, Inc.
Chris Stewart served as the Chief Financial Officer of Bionano Genomics, Inc. from September 2020 until he joined LeddarTech in September 2023. At Bionano Genomics, he was responsible for managing the company's financial health, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. His tenure contributed to the company’s financial stability and growth.
Education - Business Administration and Industrial Administration
Chris Stewart received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. His academic background has equipped him with a robust foundation in business and finance.
Professional Background - Leadership Roles in Finance
Chris Stewart has held multiple leadership roles in finance throughout his career. He worked as the Head of Maxwell Ultracapacitors at Tesla, Inc. from May 2019 to July 2020. Before Tesla, Stewart was Vice President of Finance and Information Technology at Maxwell Technologies Inc. from July 2015 to May 2019. Additionally, he served as Vice President of Finance at Entropic Communications and was Chief Financial Officer of V-ENABLE Inc. (currently GroundTruth), a company specializing in targeted mobile advertising.
Chris Stewart's Role at Tesla, Inc. - Head of Maxwell Ultracapacitors
Between May 2019 and July 2020, Chris Stewart served as the Head of Maxwell Ultracapacitors at Tesla, Inc. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the ultracapacitor division, which focused on energy storage solutions. His leadership contributed to the advancement and integration of ultracapacitor technology within Tesla’s operations.